Genomic and phenotypic analysis of invasive Streptococcus suis isolated in Spain reveals genetic diversification and associated virulence traits

Genomic and phenotypic analysis of invasive Streptococcus suis isolated in Spain reveals genetic diversification and associated virulence traits

Abstract Streptococcus suis is a zoonotic pathogen that causes a major health problem in the pig production industry worldwide. Spain is one of the largest pig producers in the world. This work aimed to investigate the genetic and phenotypic features of invasive S. suis isolates recovered in Spain....

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Main Authors: Cristina Uruén, Ana Fernandez, José Luis Arnal, Mateo del Pozo, Maria Casas Amoribieta, Ignacio de Blas, Paula Jurado, Jorge Hugo Calvo, Marcelo Gottschalk, Luis Daniel González-Vázquez, Miguel Arenas, Clara M. Marín, Jesús Arenas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Streptococcus suis
epidemiology
virulence factors
genetic recombination
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-024-01267-0

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