Characterization of Clinical and Carrier <i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> and Prophage Contribution to the Strain Variability
<i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> (group B Streptococcus, GBS) represents a leading cause of invasive bacterial infections in newborns and is also responsible for diseases in older and immunocompromised adults. Prophages represent an important factor contributing to the genome plasticity a...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
---|---|
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
Published: |
MDPI AG
2020-11-01
|
Series: | Viruses |
Subjects: | |
Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/12/11/1323 |