A Transcriptional Activator of Ascorbic Acid Transport in <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> Is Required for Optimal Growth in Endophthalmitis in a Strain-Dependent Manner
<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> is among the top causes of bacterial endophthalmitis, an infectious disease of the intraocular fluids. The mechanisms by which <i>S. pneumoniae</i> grows and thrives in the intraocular cavity are not well understood. We used a bacterial genome-...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/7/9/290 |