Abstract

Zinc is essential for biological processes in both mammalian hosts and their microbial symbionts. Sequestration of zinc is a strategy used by mammals to protect against bacterial pathogens. A new study has demonstrated that zinc supplementation increased susceptibility and worsened disease in a mouse model of Clostridium difficile infection.

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