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TLR2-dependent recognition of Streptococcus suis is modulated by the presence of capsular polysaccharide which modifies macrophage responsiveness
17 Feb 2007
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcus suis capsular type 2 is an important swine pathogen and an agent of zoonosis. Although meningitis is the most common form of disease, septicemia and septic shock are also frequently reported. Despite reports that CD14 is involved in the recognition of encapsulated S. suis by host cells, the mechanisms underlying exacerbated release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, which may have a negative impact on...
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