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Salmonella Typhimurium undergoes distinct genetic adaption during chronic infections of mice.
BMC microbiology - 8 Mar 2016
Søndberg Emilie, Jelsbak Lotte
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BACKGROUND: Typhoid fever caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) is a severe systemic human disease and endemic in regions of the world with poor drinking water quality and sewage treatment facilities. A significant number of patients become asymptomatic life-long carriers of S. Typhi and serve as the reservoir for the disease. The specific mechanisms and adaptive strategies enabling S. Typhi to...
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