Affiliation:
1. Department of Infectious Diseases, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis TN 38105, USA
Abstract
Streptococcus pneumoniae
is a highly adept human pathogen. A frequent asymptomatic member of the respiratory microbiota, the pneumococcus has a remarkable capacity to cause mucosal (pneumonia and otitis media) and invasive diseases (bacteremia, meningitis). In addition, the organism utilizes a vast battery of virulence factors for tissue and immune evasion. Though recognized as a significant cause of pneumonia for over a century, efforts to develop more effective vaccines remain ongoing. The pathogen’s inherent capacity to exchange genetic material is critical to the pneumococcus’ success. This feature historically facilitated essential discoveries in genetics and is vital for disseminating antibiotic resistance and vaccine evasion.
Funder
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities
Subject
Microbiology (medical),General Medicine,Microbiology
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6 articles.
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