Identification of a novel type IV pilus gene cluster required for gastrointestinal colonization of Citrobacter rodentium

Citrobacter rodentium is used as an in vivo model system for clinically significant enteric pathogens such as enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) and enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC). These pathogens all colonize the lumen side of the host gastrointestinal tract via attaching and effacing (A/E...

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Autors principals: Mundy, R, Pickard, D, Wilson, R, Simmons, C, Dougan, G, Frankel, G
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: Wiley 2003