Bacteria's secret hideout: inside bone infection cells
NCT ID NCT04625478
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined tissue samples from 50 patients with staphylococcal bone and joint infections to see if bacteria can hide inside human cells. Researchers used special staining to detect intracellular staphylococci and identify which cell types they occupy. The goal was to better understand why these infections can become chronic and hard to treat.
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Hospices Civils de Lyon
Lyon, 69004, France