Kenya researcher maps human gut bacteria to help fight E.coli
Antibiotic overuse has raised the prevalence of bacteria that can resist the drugs, putting humans more at risk.
Kenyan disease ecologist Eric Ng’eno has mapped human gut bacteria in an informal settlement in Nairobi to combat the spread of antibiotic-resistant E.coli. Through his research, Ng’eno discovered that individuals with healthier microbiomes are better able to fend off dangerous strains of E.coli. To reduce the risk of antibiotic-resistant diseases, Ng’eno advises minimizing antibiotic use, getting vaccinated against diseases, and consuming fermented foods rich in healthy microbes.
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