Approaching In Vivo Models of Pneumococcus–Host Interaction: Insights into Surface Proteins, Capsule Production, and Extracellular Vesicles

Infections caused by the Gram-positive bacterium <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> have become a major health problem worldwide because of their high morbidity and mortality rates, especially in developing countries. This microorganism colonizes the human upper respiratory tract and become...

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Main Authors: Alfonso Olaya-Abril, José A. González-Reyes, Manuel J. Rodríguez-Ortega
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/9/1098