There has been a concerning rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), UKHSA has announced.
Nasal microbiome composition influences how well multi-resistant bugs can thrive in the nose
Whether dangerous staphylococci survive in the nose depends on what other bacteria are present – and how they obtain iron.