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The nose knows how to fight staph

Bacterium found in nasal secretions may counter antibiotic-resistant infection

Staphylococcus lugdunensis and MRSA

MRSA BUSTER  A compound secreted by the nose-dwelling bacterium Staphylococcus lugdunensis may fight antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria such as MRSA (pink).  

NIAID, NIH/Wikimedia Commons

By Eva Emerson

- More than 2 years ago

MANCHESTER, England — The human nose harbors not only a deadly enemy — Staphylococcus aureus — but also its natural foe.