Distribution and diversity of hmw1A among invasive nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae isolates in Iran
AJMB-Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology. 2016; 8 (2): 99-102
in En
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The pathogenesis of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae [NTHi] begins with adhesion to the rhinopharyngeal mucosa. Almost 38-80% of NTHi clinical isolates produce proteins that belong to the High Molecular Weight [HMW] family of adhesins, which are believed to facilitate colonization
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IMEMR
Language:
En
Journal:
Avicenna J. Med. Biotechnol.
Year:
2016