Variation in Macrophage Phagocytosis of Streptococcus agalactiae Does Not Reflect Bacterial Capsular Serotype, Multilocus Sequence Type or Association with Invasive Infection
Background: Group B Streptococcus(GBS) is an encapsulated Gram-positive coccus that is an important cause of infections in adults with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, and neonates. GBS causes a range of clinical syndromes, from asymptomatic colonization to deep-seated invasive and highly...
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Main Authors: | Lisa M. Rogers (Author), Jennifer A. Gaddy (Author), Shannon D. Manning (Author), David M. Aronoff (Author) |
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Case Western Reserve University,
2018-05-01T00:00:00Z.
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