Scientists hunt for hidden staph in bone infections

NCT ID NCT04625478

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study examined tissue samples from 50 patients with staph bone or joint infections to see if the bacteria can hide inside human cells. Researchers used special staining to find intracellular staphylococci and identify which cell types they occupy. The goal was to better understand why these infections can be hard to treat.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Lyon, 69004, France

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