Host metabolites that phenotypically increase the resistance of Haemophilus influenzae type b to clearance mechanisms.

doi:10.1093/infdis/163.5.1073

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Host metabolites that phenotypically increase the resistance of Haemophilus influenzae type b to clearance mechanisms.

The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 May 1991

Kuratana M, Anderson P

Abstract excerpt

Unidentified low-molecular-weight factor(s) in serum or nasopharyngeal secretions were known to phenotypically increase the resistance of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) to bactericidal and opsonic antibodies, and resistance was attributed to two hypothetical mechanisms. Serum components gene...

Topics

Bicarbonates
Blood Bactericidal Activity
Calcium
Chloramphenicol
Glucose
Haemophilus influenzae
Humans
Lactates
Lipopolysaccharides
Nasopharynx
Phenotype
Urea

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