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Phenotypic, genomic, and transcriptional characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae interacting with human pharyngeal cells.
BMC genomics - 9 Jun 2013
Kimaro Mlacha Sheila Z, Romero-Steiner Sandra, Hotopp Julie C Dunning, Kumar Nikhil, Ishmael Nadeeza, Riley David R, Farooq Umar, Creasy Todd H, Tallon Luke J, Liu Xinyue, Goldsmith Cynthia S, Sampson Jacquelyn, Carlone George M, Hollingshead Susan K, Scott J Anthony G, Tettelin Hervé
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BACKGROUND: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide, despite the availability of effective pneumococcal vaccines. Understanding the molecular interactions between the bacterium and the host will contribute to the control and prevention of pneumoc...
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