Linking Genomo- and Pathotype: Exploiting the Zebrafish Embryo Model to Investigate the Divergent Virulence Potential among Cronobacter spp.

Bacteria belonging to the genus Cronobacter have been recognized as causative agents of life-threatening systemic infections primarily in premature, low-birth weight and immune-compromised neonates. Apparently not all Cronobacter species are linked to infantile infections and it has been proposed th...

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Main Authors: Athmanya K Eshwar, Ben D Tall, Jayanthi Gangiredla, Gopal R Gopinath, Isha R Patel, Stephan C F Neuhauss, Roger Stephan, Angelika Lehner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4927158?pdf=render