Yersinia virulence factors - a sophisticated arsenal for combating host defences [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

The human pathogens Yersinia pseudotuberculosis and Yersinia enterocolitica cause enterocolitis, while Yersinia pestis is responsible for pneumonic, bubonic, and septicaemic plague. All three share an infection strategy that relies on a virulence factor arsenal to enable them to enter, adhere to, an...

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Main Authors: Steve Atkinson, Paul Williams
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-06-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-1370/v1