Mechanism and consequences of invasion of endothelial cells by Staphylococcus aureus.

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It has become clear that Staphylococcus aureus is a facultative intracellular microorganism. Adherence and invasion are a prerequisite for endovascular infections caused by S. aureus, such as infective endocarditis. These phenomena may also be involved in the pathogenesis of invasive and metastatic infection upon hematogenous dissemination, such as osteomyelitis and abscess formation. The underlying molecular...

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