Breakthrough in fight against C.difficile

AMERICAN scientists are believed to have made a significant breakthrough in fighting the healthcare associated infection, C.difficile. Researchers at the University of Texas used two molecules to de-activate the toxins that cause the potentially life-threatening abdominal infection, which is linked to hospital and care home environments. It is hoped this can prevent them from causing harm. Researcher, Professor Tor Savidge, said: "Think of these toxins as missiles that the bacteria are producing to go off and detonate inside the cell. One way to defend against the missiles is to send out signals that trick them into either disarming their sensory mechanisms or get them to prematurely detonate." The team now plans to test the theory on people for the first time.