S. aureus virulence factors decrease epithelial barrier function and increase susceptibility to viral infection

ABSTRACT Individuals with atopic dermatitis (AD) are highly colonized by Staphylococcus aureus and are more susceptible to severe viral complications. We hypothesized that S. aureus secreted virulence factors may alter keratinocyte biology to enhance viral susceptibility through disruption of the sk...

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Main Authors: Mary C. Moran, Matthew G. Brewer, Patrick M. Schlievert, Lisa A. Beck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2023-10-01
Series:Microbiology Spectrum
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Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/spectrum.01684-23