Bacteria that causes bladder infections uses urine to create DNA

A bacteria that causes painful urinary tract infections actually uses human urine to generate new DNA, researchers have discovered.

The finding gives a clearer idea of how the bacteria propagate, as well as points the way to more effective treatments that don’t involve antibiotics.

Streptococcus is a bacteria that is commonly found in humans, and while it often sits benignly, certain strains in certain circumstances can cause painful and even dangerous infections.

Group B Streptococcus remains the leading cause of fatal infections in infants less than a week old worldwide.

Researchers from Griffith University have been investigating…