Despite a concerted global effort to prevent the spread of tuberculosis, approximately 10 million new cases and two million deaths were reported in 2016," and as many as 50 million people worldwide are currently infected with multi-drug resistant TB, which means it is vital to develop new antibacterials. "In this study, we show that by inhibiting the key intrinsic resistance properties of the TB, one could increase the effects of existing antibiotic treatment and reverse the tide of already existing drug resistance," scientist added.
Onions contain numerous health benefits which have been established by previous studies.Now, a study led by an Indian-origin researcher has found that a certain type of onion may hold the key to fighting antibiotic resistance in cases of tuberculosis. The study led by the scientist of University College London (UCL) in the UK found that the antibacterial…
