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Evaluation of zebrafish as a model to study the pathogenesis of the opportunistic pathogen Cronobacter turicensis.
Emerging microbes & infections - 1 May 2015
Fehr Alexander, Eshwar Athmanya K, Neuhauss Stephan C F, Ruetten Maja, Lehner Angelika, Vaughan Lloyd
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Bacteria belonging to the genus Cronobacter spp. have been recognized as causative agents of life-threatening systemic infections, primarily in premature, low-birth weight and/or immune-compromised neonates. Knowledge remains scarce regarding the underlying molecular mechanisms of disease development. In this study, we evaluated the use of a zebrafish model to study the pathogenesis of Cronobacter turicensis LMG...
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