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HezFez238 t1_iyvme7w wrote
Reply to comment by Kansan95 in Scientists discover a novel mechanism used by bacteria to resist treatment with antibiotics. Specifically, streptococcus A. was observed stealing folates from its host to compensate for its own folate production being blocked by sulfamethoxazole (sulfameth). by GravelySilly
Holy I actually understand what you wrote! Thank you!
HezFez238 t1_iyt6msy wrote
Reply to comment by EzBriizee in Scientists discover a novel mechanism used by bacteria to resist treatment with antibiotics. Specifically, streptococcus A. was observed stealing folates from its host to compensate for its own folate production being blocked by sulfamethoxazole (sulfameth). by GravelySilly
Me too: does this mean if I'm going through that infection, and starve out the bacteria by not consuming folates, it will cure me?
HezFez238 t1_iyvml4w wrote
Reply to comment by diagnosedwolf in Scientists discover a novel mechanism used by bacteria to resist treatment with antibiotics. Specifically, streptococcus A. was observed stealing folates from its host to compensate for its own folate production being blocked by sulfamethoxazole (sulfameth). by GravelySilly
I like that explanation, too, among others here- stole the materials from my roof makes sense to me