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A BCAM0223 mutant of Burkholderia cenocepacia is deficient in hemagglutination, serum resistance, adhesion to epithelial cells and virulence.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Mil-Homens Dalila, Fialho Arsenio M
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Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) bacteria are a problematic group of microorganisms causing severe infections in patients with Cystic Fibrosis. In early stages of infection, Bcc bacteria must be able to adhere to and colonize the respiratory epithelium. Although this is not fully understood, th...
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