Distribution and evolution of virulence factors in septicemic Escherichia coli

Eliora Z. Ron*

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Abstract

Bacterial septicemia is an emerging clinical problem which is increasing in significance due to the rapid spread of antibiotic resistance. In order to combat this problem, it is essential to identify the critical virulence factors of these septicemic strains and study their functions and role in pathogenesis. Here, we survey some of the virulence factors which are essential for sepsis and are potential candidates for development of new drugs or vaccines.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)367-370
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Medical Microbiology
Volume300
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2010

Funding

FundersFunder number
Manja and Morris Leigh Chair for Biophysics and Biotechnology
European Commission

    Keywords

    • Bacterial pathogenesis
    • Colibacillosis
    • Colisepticemia
    • Virulence factors

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