Researchers discover powerful antimicrobial resistant gene variant

A team of researchers at the University of Washington School of Medicine has recently made the discovery of a powerful new variant of an antimicrobial resistant gene, which shields bacteria from the commonly used hospital antiseptic, chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). Watch the healthminute.tv video below for more information.

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