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A chain mail–like armor may shield C. difficile from some antibiotics

The finding may help researchers identify new ways to treat infections

illustration of floating Clostridioides difficile bacteria with a chain mail–like outer layer amid a blue background

Clostridioides difficile bacteria have a chain mail–like outer layer (illustrated) that may prevent some antibiotics from killing it.

Newcastle University

By Erin Garcia de Jesús

- More than 2 years ago

Chain mail–like armor may help keep one superbug safe from bacteria-killing medicines.