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  • 05-04-2018
  • Biology
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How is it possible that some strains of Staphylococcus aureus can be harmless, but others can be deadly?

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Diatonic254
Diatonic254 Diatonic254
  • 16-04-2018

This is due to mutation of the gene that is associated with its virulence. This mutation causes a mild strain to become a wild type. Some of these mutations are caused by the increased use and misuse of antibiotics. This also makes the Staph gain resistance against antibiotics and become deadly.






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