Genome sequencing reveals widespread virulence gene exchange among human Neisseria species.
Commensal bacteria comprise a large part of the microbial world, playing important roles in human development, health and disease. However, little is known about the genomic content of commensals or how related they are to their pathogenic counterparts. The genus Neisseria, containing both commensal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010-07-01
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| Series: | PLoS ONE |
| Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2911385?pdf=render |