Lysozyme resistance in Streptococcus suis is highly variable and multifactorial.

BACKGROUND: Streptococcus suis is an important infectious agent for pigs and occasionally for humans. The host innate immune system plays a key role in preventing and eliminating S. suis infections. One important constituent of the innate immune system is the protein lysozyme, which is present in a...

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Main Authors: Paul J Wichgers Schreur, Christian van Weeghel, Johanna M J Rebel, Mari A Smits, Jos P M van Putten, Hilde E Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3340348?pdf=render