“Despite the smell, it turns out that the fecal matter of endangered species could hold the key to killing infectious bacteria that are otherwise resistant to antibiotics.”
Can the feces of endangered species prevent disease from diabetes?
And many of these ulcers contain bacteria that are resistant to most antibiotics, making infection a serious concern. An infected ulcer that won’t heal may require the amputation of a toe, foot or lower leg,Now, researchers from the UK’s University of Sheffield and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park have announced that the poop from certain animals — including some endangered species — contain the viral bacteriophages that target and kill bacteria in foot ulcers.
“Importantly, the treatment could also help reduce costs of about £1 billion per year to the NHS,” he added, referring to the UK’s National Health System. “Diabetic foot infections are often a challenge to treat, and patients may need to have surgery to amputate part of the foot or leg, which can have a huge impact on their quality of life,” said Dr. Dave Partridge of the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
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