Novel Models of <i>Streptococcus canis</i> Colonization and Disease Reveal Modest Contributions of M-Like (SCM) Protein

<i>Streptococcus canis</i> is a common colonizing bacterium of the urogenital tract of cats and dogs that can also cause invasive disease in these animal populations and in humans. Although the virulence mechanisms of <i>S. canis</i> are not well-characterized, an M-like prot...

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Main Authors: Ingrid Cornax, Jacob Zulk, Joshua Olson, Marcus Fulde, Victor Nizet, Kathryn A Patras
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/1/183