Haemophilus influenzae - human specific bacteria

Authors
Marrs, CF Krasan, GP McCrea, KW Clemans, DL Gilsdorf, JR
Citation
Cf. Marrs et al., Haemophilus influenzae - human specific bacteria, FRONT BIOSC, 6, 2001, pp. E41-E60
Citations number
215
Categorie Soggetti
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Journal title
FRONTIERS IN BIOSCIENCE
ISSN journal
10939946 → ACNP
Volume
6
Year of publication
2001
Pages
E41 - E60
Database
ISI
SICI code
1093-9946(200109)6:<E41:HI-HSB>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Haemophilus influenzae is both a commensal and a pathogen specific to human s. Here we review this bacterium with special emphasis on characteristics t hat may be involved in virulence.