Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
cationic steroid antibiotics, food-borne illnesses, gram-positive, bacteria
College
Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
Food-borne illnesses are a continuing problem in the US [1]. Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria pose significant threats to the integrity of the food supply and to the health of the public. For example, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control, an estimated 1 million infections and 500 deaths are associated with food-borne Salmonella infections each year [2]. Additional concern is caused by the fact that many patients who die from food-borne illnesses are infected with drug-resistant bacteria, and resistant organisms are increasingly found in the food supply [3].
Recommended Citation
Swenson, David W. and Savage, Dr. Paul B.
(2014)
"Evaluation of The Activity of Cationic Steroid Antibiotics,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 1159.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1159