Quorum Sensing and Toxin Production in <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Osteomyelitis: Pathogenesis and Paradox

<i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> is a Gram-positive pathogen capable of infecting nearly every vertebrate organ. Among these tissues, invasive infection of bone (osteomyelitis) is particularly common and induces high morbidity. Treatment of osteomyelitis is notoriously difficult and often re...

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Main Authors: Casey E. Butrico, James E. Cassat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/8/516