The Tradeoffs Between Persistence and Mutation Rates at Sub-Inhibitory Antibiotic Concentrations in Staphylococcus aureus
Alysha S. Ismail, Brandon A. Berryhill, Teresa Gil‐Gil, Joshua A. Manuel, Andrew P. Smith, Fernando Baquero, Bruce 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.
Microbiology Spectrum · Mar 4, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology