Interactions between a bacterial pathogen and its potentially susceptible host are initiated
with the colonization step. During respiratory/oral infection, the pathogens must compete …

Streptococcus suis is a major swine pathogen and an emerging zoonotic agent of human
meningitis and streptococcal toxic shock-like syndrome. S. suis is a well-encapsulated …

We are rapidly returning to a world in which bacterial infections are a major health issue.
Pathogenic bacteria are able to colonize and cause pathology due to the possession of …

Streptococcus suis is an emerging zoonotic pathogen. Over 100 putative virulence factors
have been described, but it is unclear to what extent these virulence factors could contribute …

Streptococcus suis serotype 2 (SS2) induced sepsis and meningitis are often accompanied
by bacteremia. However, the mechanism whereby it helps S. suis to evade PMN-mediated …

RNA silencing serves key roles in a multitude of cellular processes, including development,
stress responses, metabolism, and maintenance of genome integrity. Dicer, Argonaute …

Factor H (FH), a regulatory protein of the complement system, can bind specifically to factor
H-binding proteins (FHBPs) of Streptococcus suis serotype 2 (SS2), which contribute to …

Streptococcus suis (S. suis) serotype 2 (SS2) is the causative agent of swine streptococcosis
and can cause severe diseases in both pigs and humans. Although the traditional inactive …

Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B streptococcus, GBS) is an important zoonotic pathogen
that can cause lethal infections in humans and animals, including aquatic species …

Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) is one of the most important bacterial pathogens
of poultry. The lack of suitable vaccines and the emergence of multi-resistant strains have …