Expression of the Flp proteins by <it>Haemophilus ducreyi </it>is necessary for virulence in human volunteers

Expression of the Flp proteins by <it>Haemophilus ducreyi </it>is necessary for virulence in human volunteers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Haemophilus ducreyi</it>, the causative agent of the sexually transmitted disease chancroid, contains a <it>flp </it>(fimbria like protein) operon that encodes proteins predicted to contribute to adherence...

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Main Authors: Zwickl Beth W, Fortney Kate R, Katz Barry P, Baker Beth, Walsh Jessica, Cooney Sean A, Janowicz Diane M, Ellinger Sheila, Munson Robert S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/11/208

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