Variation in Macrophage Phagocytosis of Streptococcus agalactiae Does Not Reflect Bacterial Capsular Serotype, Multilocus Sequence Type or Association with Invasive Infection

Variation in Macrophage Phagocytosis of Streptococcus agalactiae Does Not Reflect Bacterial Capsular Serotype, Multilocus Sequence Type or Association with Invasive Infection

Background: Group B Streptococcus(GBS) is an encapsulated Gram-positive coccus that is an important cause of infections in adults with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and neonates. GBS causes a range of clinical syndromes, from asymptomatic colonization to deep-seated invasive and highl...

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Main Authors: Lisa M. Rogers, Jennifer A. Gaddy, Shannon D. Manning, David M. Aronoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Case Western Reserve University 2018-05-01
Series:Pathogens and Immunity
Subjects:
Neonatal sepsis
, innate immunity
, macrophages,
Gram positive bacteria,
diabetes
macrophage
innate immunity
bacterial infection
encapsulated bacteria
immunology
Online Access:http://paijournal.com/index.php/paijournal/article/view/233

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