Pyrosequencing-based analysis reveals a novel capsular gene cluster in a KPC-producing <it>Klebsiella pneumoniae</it> clinical isolate identified in Brazil

Pyrosequencing-based analysis reveals a novel capsular gene cluster in a KPC-producing <it>Klebsiella pneumoniae</it> clinical isolate identified in Brazil

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An important virulence factor of <it>Klebsiella pneumoniae</it> is the production of capsular polysaccharide (CPS), a thick mucus layer that allows for evasion of the host's defense and creates a barrier against anti...

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Main Authors: Ramos Pablo Ivan, Picão Renata, Vespero Eliana, Pelisson Marsileni, Zuleta Luiz Fernando, Almeida Luiz Gonzaga P, Gerber Alexandra L, Vasconcelos Ana Tereza R, Gales Ana, Nicolás Marisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Capsular gene cluster
Capsular polysaccharide
K-antigen
KPC-producing <it>K. pneumoniae</it>
Molecular serotyping
Monosaccharide biosynthesis pathways
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/173

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