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Srv mediated dispersal of streptococcal biofilms through SpeB is observed in CovRS+ strains.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
Connolly Kristie L, Braden Amy K, Holder Robert C, Reid Sean D
Abstract excerpt
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a human specific pathogen capable of causing both mild infections and severe invasive disease. We and others have shown that GAS is able to form biofilms during infection. That is to say, they form a three-dimensional, surface attached structure consisting of bacteria and a multi-component extracellular matrix. The mechanisms involved in regulation and dispersal of these GAS...
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