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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-08-01
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Series: | Pathogens |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/9/1098 |