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Growth phase mediated regulation of the Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae ApxI and ApxII toxins.
Microbial pathogenesis - 1 Apr 2004
Jarma Erika, Regassa Laura B
Abstract excerpt
Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae is the causative agent of porcine pleuropneumonia, a highly contagious and often fatal respiratory tract disease of pigs. The Apx toxins are primary virulence factors of this pathogen, with ApxI and ApxII being produced by all highly virulent strains in North America. Further characterization of these hemolytic toxins is needed to fully understand their role in disease and...
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