Figure 1: The type III secretion system of Gram-negative bacterial pathogens injects virulence factors into host cells. The second class of TTSS-associated chaperones, which are the subject of this ...

This study was undertaken to observe the prevalence, serogroup, avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC)-associated virulence gene, randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) pattern, and antibiotic ...

1 Despite the recognition that spatial structure can have major consequences for the ecological and evolutionary dynamics of host-pathogen interactions, few empirical studies have examined how ...

YbeY is a conserved protein that is present in most bacteria. A study published on June 5th in PLOS Pathogens examines the function of YbeY in the cholera bacterium and reveals critical roles in RNA ...

New research reveals a strategy for disrupting the ability of bacteria to communicate and coordinate the expression of virulence factors. The study may lead to the development of new antibacterial ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The costs of COVID-19 testing in nursing homes outweighed benefits based on winter 2023-2024 conditions. Testing ...

The combination of immune dysfunction and high levels of blood glucose in people with uncontrolled diabetes appear to provide an ideal environment for a common type of superbug to thrive unchecked and ...

Scientists have identified a new virulence gene from a whole genome analysis of Providencia rustigianii, which can cause severe food poisoning symptoms. Members of the team had previously reported ...

Scientists have found the virulence of Listeria differs depending on the food type, discovering that dairy products are contaminated with the most virulent bacteria. Researchers from the Pasteur ...

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