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What is 'Colistin,' a term that has recently been in the news?

Antibiotic drug.

Antibiotic drug.
2023 April
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The antibiotic colistin is used to treat bacterial infections brought on by Gram negative bacteria that are more susceptible to the drug. It is typically used as a last resort when all other medications have failed. Additionally known as polymyxin E. Bacteria resistant to this medication have recently been discovered in the wastewaters of a US county by Los Angeles researchers.

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