Escherichia coli isolated from human polymicrobial bacteriuria are able to suppress in vitro interleukin production

Urinary tract infections are frequently polymicrobial and mainly due to Escherichia coli. Cystitis and pyelonephritis are usually associated with an inflammatory response. Uropathogenic E. coli posses the capabily to evade host defenses, modulating the innate immune response. The aim of this study w...

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Main Authors: D. Saverino, A.M. Schito, A. Mannini, S. Penco, A.M. Bassi, G. Piatti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Journal of Biological Research
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/jbr/article/view/4658