Characterisation of pathogenicity islands in vivo and in vitro and the in vivo virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen and usually targets immunocompromised patients such as burn victims and patients with AIDS, cancer or cystic fibrosis (CF). Acquisition of this organism is associated with high mortality and can cause death within 24 hours. The main themes covered...

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Main Author: Carter, Melissa Elvira Koreen
Other Authors: Kadioglu, A. ; Rajakumar, K.
Published: University of Leicester 2009
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.509465