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A mouse model reproducing the pathophysiology of neonatal group B streptococcal infection
- Source :
- Nature Communications, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2018)
- Publication Year :
- 2018
- Publisher :
- Nature Portfolio, 2018.
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Abstract
- Animal models of group-B streptococcal infections are needed to develop effective therapies. Here, Andrade et al. present a mouse model in which the bacteria are transmitted from vaginally colonised pregnant females to their offspring, causing neonatal meningitis and neurological developmental disabilities.
- Subjects :
- Science
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20411723
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Nature Communications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.8386576c08064b7cbf1996e40b3f601a
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-018-05492-y