April 30, 2009
Tufted Bacteria Cause Infection In Premature Babies
Bacteria that normally reside on the skin of healthy people can cause serious infections in premature babies. Scientists have now found an explanation for why a certain kind of staphylococcus can attach itself to the skin and quickly develop dynamic ecosystems: the bacteria are like tufted, self-adhesive hairballs.
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