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These bacteria can change their diet to survive inside the body
The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients. Staph, it turns out, is remarkably good at changing what's on the menu.
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Staphylococcus aureus, the bacterium responsible for MRSA and many staph infections, requires sulfur to build proteins and other essential molecules. A study from Michigan State University, published in the Journal of Bacteriology, shows that the bacteria can alter its nutrient intake when sulfur sources are limited. The research indicates that the pathogen can switch to alternative dietary options available inside the human body, allowing it to survive the host’s nutrient‑starving defenses.
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