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Capsule impairs efficient adherence of Streptococcus agalactiae to intestinal epithelium in tilapias Oreochromis sp.
Microbial pathogenesis - 1 Nov 2016
Barato P, Martins E R, Vasquez G M, Ramirez M, Melo-Cristino J, Martínez N, Iregui C
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcosis caused by Streptococcus agalactiae is one of the most important diseases in the tilapia aquaculture industry. The role of the capsule of Streptococcus agalactiae in adherence to fish surfaces has not been evaluated and the mechanism of capsular regulation during adhesion has not been described. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of the capsule of S. agalactiae during adhesion to...
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