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Inhibitor blocks flesh-eating bacteria's metabolism, reducing tissue damage in infections

Inhibitor blocks flesh-eating bacteria's metabolism, reducing tissue damage in infections

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the flesh-eating bacterium responsible for severe infections such as necrotizing fasciitis. The research highlights how disrupting bacterial metabolism can help the body better tolerate infection and heal more effectively.

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