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Nasal microbiome: Depriving multi-resistant 'bugs' of iron

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A new study by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München examined how various bacteria that colonize the nasal cavity deal with the lack of iron.

The composition of the microbiome influences how well multi-resistant staphylococci can thrive in the nose.

This opens avenues for the targeted suppression of potentially dangerous germs via nasal probiotics without the need for antibiotics.

Nasal commensals reduce Staphylococcus aureus proliferation by restricting siderophore availability.

The ISME Journal , 2024 ; 18 ( 1 ) DOI: 10.1093 /ismejo/wrae123 Cite This Page: S.Aureus pirates could become privateers in the service of medicine.

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