Saturday, March 22, 2008

attack of the streptococcus bacteria

the humidifier runs quietly in the background. the smell of vicks vapo-rub permeates the room.

they are coming.

they come on silent wings, flying swiftly, taking aim at their target. and then they land.

unbeknowest to them, the target has taken precautions. the army lines up, ready for battle.

the two sides take a brief pause to size each other up.

and then the war begins.

the bacteriophages are far outnumbered, but they have a secret weapon.

fight! fight little azithromycin molecules! fight because the life of your host depends on it! this is your calling! this is what you were made for! do not fail me!

and so the battle rages on.

....to be continued.

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