Adherence and surface properties of buoyant density subpopulations of group B streptococci, type III.

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From clinical isolates of group B streptococci, buoyant density subpopulations with variable amounts of type-specific polysaccharide can be derived. The ability of these subpopulations to adhere to vaginal epithelial cells and to glass was assessed by using [3H]-labeled bacteria. Subpopulations with no or minute amounts of capsule showed good adherence capacity and a hydrophobic cell surface. In contrast, a large...

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