Comparison of the serum sensitivity of uropathogenic strains of Escherichia coli isolated from different diagnostic groups

The bactericidal activity of serum caused by complement system is an important defence mechanism protecting the host organism against infection. The capacity to resist bactericidal activity of normal human serum contributes to the virulence of many gram-negative pathogens. Serum resistance in bacter...

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Main Authors: J. Vraneš, D. Drenjančević
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton 2005-02-01
Series:Medicinski Glasnik
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Online Access:http://www.ljkzedo.com.ba/medglasnik/vol21/M2_2.pdf