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Scientists have uncovered why diabetic foot infections are so difficult to treat. By analyzing the DNA of E. coli from infected wounds globally, researchers found an unexpected level of diversity, with many strains carrying genes linked to antibiotic resistance and aggressive disease. Rather than a single dangerous strain, multiple types of E. coli appear able to thrive in diabetic foot ulcers. This genetic diversity explains why infections can worsen quickly and sometimes lead to amputation.
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