The exploration of Merri Creek revealed a phage capable of defeating Klebsiella pneumoniae, a superbug that represents a significant threat to global health.
Klebsiella can become dangerous when it establishes itself outside the gut, posing risks for infections that are increasingly difficult to treat due to antimicrobial resistance.
The World Health Organization considers Klebsiella pneumoniae a priority pathogen, and its capacity to evolve drug resistance complicates our ability to manage infectious diseases.
Lithgow's research aims to uncover biological solutions to combat superbugs like Klebsiella pneumoniae, addressing the urgent need for alternatives amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
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