Lungs are important respiratory organs primarily involved in gas exchange. Lungs interact
directly with the environment and their primary function is affected by several inflammatory …

Introduction: Serotype replacement–a consequence of polysaccharide vaccine use–will
continue to drive the inclusion of new serotypes on conjugate vaccines, increasing …

Various viruses and pathogenic bacteria interact with annexin A2 to invade mammalian
cells. Here, we show that Staphylococcus aureus engages in extremely strong catch bonds …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a pathogen responsible for millions of deaths worldwide.
Currently, the available vaccines for the prevention of S. pneumoniae infections are the 23 …

Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus [GBS]) is a leading cause of invasive
diseases in neonates and severe infections in elderly individuals. GBS serine-rich repeat …

Objective To perform a comprehensive review of the literature from July 2015 to June 2019
on the pathogenesis of otitis media. Bacteria, viruses and the role of the microbiome as well …

The polysaccharide capsule is the most important virulence factor of Streptococcus
pneumoniae, however it is neither a requirement for persistent carriage nor for transmission …

Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a normal colonizer of the human
nasopharynx capable of causing serious invasive disease. Since colonization of the …

Objective To summarize recently published key articles on the topics of biomedical
engineering, biotechnology and new models in relation to otitis media (OM). Data sources …

Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae, Pneumococcus) is a predominant pathogen in
community-acquired pneumonia. Infection animal models using certain pneumococcal …