Virulence Factors in Anaerobes

Abstract excerpt

Among the broad spectrum of species of anaerobic bacteria in the normal flora of humans, a few exhibit marked pathogenic potential and are responsible for the majority of infections. The factors that determine the virulence of particular species are varied and probably interrelated. Just as most anaerobic infections are polymicrobial and depend on interactions of a combination of species, the virulence of a...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
• Share to Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
• Share to Streptococcal Infections and Treatments