Can commensals alter pathogen's antibiotic resistance during co-culture? - PubMed
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- #antibiotic resistance
- #polymicrobial biofilm
- The study investigates how commensal bacteria can alter the antibiotic resistance of pathogens like Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus during co-culture.
- Co-culture of commensals (Staphylococcus epidermidis, Micrococcus luteus) with pathogens reduced bacterial viability and antibiotic resistance, particularly for P. aeruginosa.
- Findings suggest that microbial communities influence pathogen resistance, advocating for more realistic antimicrobial assessment protocols in treatment strategies.