Nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae: pathogenesis and prevention

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted on the interaction of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHi) and the human host to determine the NTHi's pathogenic properties that cause acute and chronic respiratory tract infections. Results showed that NTHi strains exhibit genetic and phenotypic diversity and do not rely on a single mechanism of attachment to avoid being forced out from their infective niche. These results confirm the NTHi's effectiveness as a colonizer and a pathogen.

Respiratory tract infections, Hemophilus influenzae, Haemophilus influenzae

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Potential virulence factors of Proteus bacili

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The genus Proteus contains bacteria categorized as opportunistic pathogens. Being widely distributed in nature and having several morphological and biochemical features and factors such as fimbriae, flagella, outer membrane proteins, lipopolysaccharide, capsule antigen, urease, immunoglobulin A proteases, hemolysis, amino acid deaminases and swarming growth, Proteus bacilli can induce pathological events in different regions of the human body.

Bacteria, Pathogenic, Pathogenic bacteria, Virulence (Microbiology)

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Plant pathogen forensics: Capabilities, needs, and recommendations

Article Abstract:

The available information, technologies and resources that were developed to ensure plant health and utilized for postintroduction plant pathogen forensics are assessed. Recommendations for prioritization of efforts and resource expenditures required to enhance the plant pathogen forensics capabilities are given.

United States, Plant-pathogen relationships, Forensic biology

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