Abstract
<i>Streptococcus suis</i>Meningitis, United States
Highlights
Virulence of Streptococcus suis type 2 strains in newborn germfree pigs depends on phenotype
Identification of two proteins associated with virulence of Streptococcus suis type 2
S. suis infection has been associated with bacterial meningitis, septic shock, arthritis, pneumonia, endocarditis, endophthalmitis, and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis [2,3]
Summary
Virulence of Streptococcus suis type 2 strains in newborn germfree pigs depends on phenotype. 4. Smith HE, Damman M, van der Velde J, Wagenaar F, Wisselink HJ, Stockhofe-Zurwieden N, et al Identification and characterization of the cps locus of Streptococcus suis serotype 2: the capsule protects against phagocytosis and is an important virulence factor. Identification of two proteins associated with virulence of Streptococcus suis type 2. Production of virulence-related proteins by Canadian strains of Streptococcus suis capsular type 2.
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