Bacterial Cross-Talk Triggers Dangerous Infection Behavior in Hospital Pathogen

Researchers discovered that Enterococcus faecalis, a common hospital-acquired infection, can be manipulated by chemical signals from other bacteria to become more virulent and antibiotic-resistant. The finding suggests new infection-control strategies and potential drug targets for a pathogen that costs healthcare systems millions annually in difficult-to-treat cases.

Originaltitel: Gram-negative quorum sensing signalling enhances biofilm formation and virulence traits in gram-positive pathogen <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i>