New Virulence Factors Identified in Pneumococcal Meningitis.

Volume: 27, Issue: 11, Pages: 895 - 896
Published: Nov 1, 2019
Abstract
Streptococcus pneumoniae causes bacterial meningitis with a high fatality rate globally. Patients who survive have a significant risk of lasting disabilities. Schmidt et al. have identified bacterial proteins that play a crucial role in pneumococcal meningitis: AliB, part of an oligopeptide transporter, and ComDE of the competence...
Paper Details
Title
New Virulence Factors Identified in Pneumococcal Meningitis.
Published Date
Nov 1, 2019
Volume
27
Issue
11
Pages
895 - 896
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