Age-related differences in IL-1 signaling and capsule serotype affect persistence of Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization.
Young age is a risk factor for prolonged colonization by common pathogens residing in their upper respiratory tract (URT). Why children present with more persistent colonization is unknown and there is relatively little insight into the host-pathogen interactions that contribute to persistent coloni...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2018-10-01
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| Series: | PLoS Pathogens |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6231672?pdf=render |