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The conserved nhaAR operon is drastically divergent between B2 and non-B2 Escherichia coli and is involved in extra-intestinal virulence.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Lescat Mathilde, Reibel Florence, Pintard Coralie, Dion Sara, Glodt Jérémy, Gateau Cecile, Launay Adrien, Ledda Alice, Cruveiller Stephane, Cruvellier Stephane, Tourret Jérôme, Tenaillon Olivier
Abstract excerpt
The Escherichia coli species is divided in phylogenetic groups that differ in their virulence and commensal distribution. Strains belonging to the B2 group are involved in extra-intestinal pathologies but also appear to be more prevalent as commensals among human occidental populations. To investigate the genetic specificities of B2 sub-group, we used 128 sequenced genomes and identified genes of the core genome...
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