Modulation of <named-content content-type="genus-species">Kingella kingae</named-content> Adherence to Human Epithelial Cells by Type IV Pili, Capsule, and a Novel Trimeric Autotransporter

ABSTRACT Kingella kingae is an emerging bacterial pathogen that is being recognized increasingly as an important etiology of septic arthritis, osteomyelitis, and bacteremia, especially in young children. Colonization of the posterior pharynx is a key step in the pathogenesis of K. kingae disease. Pr...

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Auteurs principaux: Eric A. Porsch, Thomas E. Kehl-Fie, Joseph W. St. Geme
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Langue:EN
Publié: American Society for Microbiology 2012
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