Distinct behavior of bovine-associated staphylococci species in their ability to resist phagocytosis and trigger respiratory burst activity by blood and milk polymorphonuclear leukocytes in dairy cows

ABSTRACT: Mastitis affects a high proportion of dairy cows and is still one of the greatest challenges faced by the dairy industry. Staphylococcal bacteria remain the most important cause of mastitis worldwide. We investigated how distinct staphylococcal species evade some critical host defense mech...

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Main Authors: Rodrigo M. Souza, Fernando N. Souza, Camila F. Batista, Sofie Piepers, Anneleen De Visscher, Kamila R. Santos, Paula C. Molinari, José A. Ferronatto, Adriano Franca da Cunha, Maiara G. Blagitz, Guilherme G. da Silva, Francisco P. Rennó, Mônica M.O.P. Cerqueira, Marcos B. Heinemann, Sarne De Vliegher, Alice M.M.P. Della Libera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030221010390