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The Klebsiella pneumoniae ter Operon Enhances Stress Tolerance
18 Jan 2023
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Healthcare-acquired infections are a leading cause of disease in patients that are hospitalized or in long-term-care facilities. Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) is a leading cause of bacteremia, pneumonia, and urinary tract infections in these settings. Previous studies have established that the ter operon, a genetic locus that confers tellurite oxide (K 2 TeO 3 ) resistance, is associated with infection in colonized...
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