A study by the Institut Pasteur has highlighted the genetic diversity of Salmonella enterica serovar Panama, a bacterial pathogen responsible for frequent foodborne infections in the French West Indies and French Guiana, and revealed the worrying evolution of a bacterium that was previously susceptible to treatment. The findings emphasize the need for increased surveillance to prevent health risks. In early 2026, the Le Roch-Les Mousquetaires Foundation renewed its support for the work of François-Xavier Weill's team in monitoring the evolution of bacterial resistance to antibiotics.

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