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Staphylococcus aureusgene expression in a rat model of infective endocarditis
27 Oct 2014
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a frequent underlying comorbidity in patients with Staphylococcus aureus endocarditis, and it represents a risk factor for complications and a negative outcome. The pathogenesis of staphylococcal endocardial infections in diabetic hosts has been poorly characterized, and little is known about S. aureus gene expression in endocardial vegetations. METHODS: We utilized a rat model of...
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