The bacterial type IV secretion systems (T4SSs) translocate DNA and protein substrates to
bacterial or eukaryotic target cells generally by a mechanism dependent on direct cell-to-cell …

Bartonella spp. bacteria can be found around the globe and are the causative agents of
multiple human diseases. The most well-known infection is called cat-scratch disease, which …

This chapter focuses on comparative medical aspects of Bartonellosis, including the
epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical diagnosis, treatment and challenges. Bartonellosis is a …

Since the successful conquest of many acute, communicable (infectious) diseases through
the use of vaccines and antibiotics, the currently most prevalent diseases are chronic and …

In recent years, an increasing number of Bartonella species have been identified as
zoonotic pathogens, transmitted by animal bites, scratches, arthropods and even by needle …

Polysaccharides play critical roles in bacteria, including the formation of protective capsules
and biofilms and establishing specific host cell interactions. Their transport across …

Members of the order Rhizobiales include those capable of nitrogen fixation in nodules as
well as pathogens of animals and plants. This lifestyle diversity has important implications …

Brucellosis is one of the most widespread bacterial zoonoses worldwide. Here, our aim was
to identify the effector mechanisms controlling the early stages of intranasal infection with …

Carrion's disease (CD) is a neglected biphasic vector-borne illness related to Bartonella
bacilliformis. It is found in the Andean valleys and is transmitted mainly by members of the …

Bartonellosis is an infectious disease caused by Bartonella species that are distributed
worldwide with animal and public health impact varying according to Bartonella species …