The Tradeoffs Between Persistence and Mutation Rates at Sub-Inhibitory Antibiotic Concentrations in Staphylococcus aureus
A. S. Ismail, B. A. Berryhill, T. Gil-Gil, J. A. Manuel, A. P. Smith, F. Baquero, B. R. Levin
This study examines how sub-inhibitory antibiotic concentrations affect mutation rates and persistence in Staphylococcus aureus, showing increased mutation rates and reduced persistence.
bioRxiv · Apr 1, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology