Essays about: "Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence factors"

Found 2 essays containing the words Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence factors.

1. 1. Characterization of Antigenic Properties of Two Immunogenic Proteins of Streptococcus pneumoniae 

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Mawj Jasimalsalih; [2023]
   Keywords : Immunogenic Proteins; PrsA; MalX; Membrane Vesicles; Protein Properties; Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence factors;

   Abstract : The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), is considered to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in infants and the elderly. It is one of the most frequent causes of respiratory tract infections, which sporadically have the potential to develop into serious invasive symptoms including sepsis and meningitis. READ MORE

3. 2. Comparative genomic analyse by microarray technology of pneumococci with different potential to cause disease.

   University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

   Author : Sarah Browall; [2007]
   Keywords : Microarray; Streptococcus pneumoniae;

   Abstract : Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram-positive bacterium that can be found in both healthy carriers as well as in people that have developed disease. One of the major virulence factors of pneumococci is their polysaccharide capsule. Based on the capsule that surrounds the bacteria, pneumococci are divided into at least 90 different serotypes. READ MORE