Old herpes drug helps kill deadly Klebsiella superbug
The anti-herpes drug, known as edoxudine, weakens the surface of Klebsiella so that the immune system can destroy it.
Source: bigthink.com
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The anti-herpes drug, known as edoxudine, weakens the surface of Klebsiella so that the immune system can destroy it.
Researchers at the University of Geneva have found that an anti-herpes drug can make it easier for the immune system to attack a common and deadly bacteria.
A UNIGE team reveals that a drug used against herpes can fight a bacterium that is resistant to most antibiotics by weakening its defense mechanisms.
Is edoxudine, an anti-herpes molecule discovered in the 60s, effective against Klebsiella pneumoniae, a common bacterium in hospitals?