Molecular basis of host specificity in human pathogenic bacteria

Pathogenic bacteria display various levels of host specificity or tropism. While many bacteria can infect a wide range of hosts, certain bacteria have strict host selectivity for humans as obligate human pathogens. Understanding the genetic and molecular basis of host specificity in pathogenic bacte...

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Main Authors: Xiaolei Pan, Yang Yang, Jing-Ren Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2014-01-01
Series:Emerging Microbes and Infections
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1038/emi.2014.23