High rates of recombination in otitis media isolates of non-typeable Haemophilus influenzae.
Non-typeable (NT) or capsule-deficient, Haemophilus influenzae (Hi) is a common commensal of the upper respiratory tract of humans and can be pathogenic resulting in diseases such as otitis media, sinusitis and pneumonia. The lipopolysaccharide (LPS) of NTHi is a major virulence factor that displays...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2003
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