This Ancient Killer Is Rapidly Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics, Making It Deadlier Than Ever Before

This Ancient Killer Is Rapidly Becoming Resistant to Antibiotics, Making It Deadlier Than Ever Before

Typhoid fever, a disease once largely under control, is rapidly evolving into a dangerous global health threat. The bacterium responsible for this illness, Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S Typhi), is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Although it is rare in developed countries, typhoid remains a persistent problem in developing regions, especially South Asia. According to a study published in The Lancet Microbe, this ancient pat…