Fcγ receptor I alpha chain (CD64) expression in macrophages is critical for the onset of meningitis by Escherichia coli K1.

Neonatal meningitis due to Escherichia coli K1 is a serious illness with unchanged morbidity and mortality rates for the last few decades. The lack of a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms involved in the development of meningitis contributes to this poor outcome. Here, we demonstrate that...

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Main Authors: Rahul Mittal, Sunil K Sukumaran, Suresh K Selvaraj, David G Wooster, M Madan Babu, Alan D Schreiber, J Sjef Verbeek, Nemani V Prasadarao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-11-01
Series:PLoS Pathogens
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2987830?pdf=render