Some Bacteria Change Shape to Evade Antibiotics

摘要

Widespread and indiscriminate antibiotic use is largely to blame for the emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The World Health Organisation has identified antibiotic resistance as one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today. Although new antibiotics are being developed on a regular basis to counter antibiotic resistance, it appears to be a losing battle. Scientists are therefore trying to find other ways to address the problem.