New discovery concerning occurrence of antibiotic resistance

A new study shows how heteroresistance, a transient resistance common in many bacteria, can act as a precursor to the development of antibiotic resistance. According to researchers, this is the first time this link has been demonstrated. 'If heteroresistance is a stepping stone towards resistance, we need to have much better control of its occurrence and effects,' explains the lead researcher behind the study.

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