Genetic diversity of Streptococcus suis isolates as determined by comparative genome hybridization.

<p><strong>Background:</strong> <em>Streptococcus suis</em> is a zoonotic pathogen that causes infections in young piglets. <em>S. suis</em> is a heterogeneous species. Thirty-three different capsular serotypes have been described, that differ in virulence b...

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Main Authors: de Greeff, A, Wisselink, H, de Bree, F, Schultsz, C, Baums, C, Thi, H, Stockhofe-Zurwieden, N, Smith, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2011