New Chemical May Play Key Role In Hospital Superbugs’ Battle, UK

A new chemical compound that mimics the body’s ability to fight bacteria could help target hospital-acquired infections such as MRSA and C.difficile. The compound, which could be added to detergents or used as a coating for hospital equipment, is able to trap and release the gas nitric oxide - which is also produced by our own immune systems to kill bugs.

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Filed under: MRSA / Drug Resistance on December 2nd, 2009