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A peptide factor secreted by Staphylococcus pseudintermedius exhibits properties of both bacteriocins and virulence factors
28 Sept 2015
Abstract excerpt
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius is a common commensal bacterium colonizing the skin and mucosal surfaces of household animals. However, it has recently emerged as a dangerous opportunistic pathogen, comparable to S. aureus for humans. The epidemiological situation is further complicated by the increasing number of methicillin-resistant S. pseudintermedius infections and evidence of gene transmission driving...
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