Genetic diversity and carriage dynamics of Neisseria lactamica in infants.
Neisseria lactamica, a harmless human commensal found predominantly in the upper respiratory tracts of infants, is closely related to Neisseria meningitidis, a pathogen of global significance. Colonization with N. lactamica may be responsible for the increase in immunity to meningococcal disease tha...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Langue: | English |
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2005
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