Host-derived sialic acid is incorporated into Haemophilus influenzae lipopolysaccharide and is a major virulence factor in experimental otitis media.

Otitis media, a common and often recurrent bacterial infection of childhood, is a major reason for physician visits and the prescription of antimicrobials. Haemophilus influenzae is the cause of approximately 20% of episodes of bacterial otitis media, but most strains lack the capsule, a factor know...

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Үндсэн зохиолчид: Bouchet, V, Hood, D, Li, J, Brisson, JR, Randle, G, Martin, A, Li, Z, Goldstein, R, Schweda, E, Pelton, S, Richards, J, Moxon, E
Формат: Journal article
Хэл сонгох:English
Хэвлэсэн: 2003