Reposted by Henri Pesonen
E. coli can spread as quickly as swine flu, new research reveals. 🦠
For the first time, scientists can predict the rate at which gut bacteria pass between people — a major step towards tackling antibiotic-resistant infections.
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Advanced disease modelling shows some gut bacteria can spread as rapidly as viruses
Experts can now predict the transmission rate of a bacterial E. coli infection in the same way as they can for viral pandemics, which can help battling treatment-resistant infections in the future.