Cystic Fibrosis Bacteria Comparison (IMAGE)

Michigan State University

Cystic Fibrosis Bacteria Comparison

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This is a comparison of the cystic fibrosis bacteria, which becomes a green color under fluorescent light, shown before and after treatment. Far right column -- untreated bacteria. Second column -- bacteria treated with tobramycin alone showing some of the bacteria still remaining. Third column -- bacteria treated with triclosan alone showing the majority of the bacteria still remaining. Far left column -- bacteria treated with tobramycin and triclosan showing the effectiveness of the combination treatment.

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Michigan State University

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