Staphylococcus epidermidis MSCRAMM SesJ Is Encoded in Composite Islands

S. epidermidis is an opportunistic bacterium that has established itself as a successful nosocomial pathogen. The modern era of novel therapeutics and medical devices has extended the longevity of human life, but at the same time, we also witness the evolution of pathogens to adapt to newly availabl...

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Main Authors: Srishtee Arora, Xiqi Li, Andrew Hillhouse, Kranti Konganti, Sara V. Little, Sara D. Lawhon, David Threadgill, Samuel Shelburne, Magnus Hook
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2020-02-01
Series:mBio
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1128/mBio.02911-19