JUNE 15, 2024

Marine Bacteria Developing Resistance to Common Antibiotics

By IDSE News Staff

Marine bacteria in coastal waters appear to be developing resistance to several commonly used antibiotics, including ofloxacin, clindamycin and clarithromycin, according to a presentation at ASM Microbe 2024, held in Atlanta. 

Marine bacteria growing on an agar plate. Image courtesy of Lophelia II 2012