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Phase variation of F165(1) (Prs-like) fimbriae from Escherichia coli causing septicaemia in animals.
Canadian journal of microbiology - 1 Dec 2000
Harel J, Daigle F, Forget C, Tessier M C, Crost C, Martin C
Abstract excerpt
Escherichia coli O115:F165 strains are associated with septicaemia in young pigs and synthesize fimbriae involved in virulence, designated as F165(1). F165(1) fimbriae belong to the P fimbrial family and are encoded by the foo gene cluster. The foo regulatory region of strain 5131 possesses characteristics similar to that of members of the P regulatory family, including papI and papB homologues, and two GATC...
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