Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen that
infects patients with cystic fibrosis, burn wounds, immunodeficiency, chronic obstructive …

Gram-negative bacteremia is a devastating public health threat, with high mortality in
vulnerable populations and significant costs to the global economy. Concerningly, rates of …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen and the leading cause of mortality
among immunocompromised patients in clinical setups. The hallmarks of virulence in P …

Bacteria that readily adapt to different natural environments, can also exploit this versatility
upon infection of the host to persist. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a ubiquitous Gram-negative …

Abstract The Gram-negative bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses a complex type III
secretion apparatus to inject effector proteins into host cells. The configuration of this …

Professional phagocytes have a vast and sophisticated arsenal of microbicidal features.
They are capable of ingesting and destroying invading organisms, and can present …

In this review, we focus on a group of mobile genetic elements designated pathogenicity
islands (PAI). These elements play a pivotal role in the virulence of bacterial pathogens of …

Practical Handbook of Microbiology, 4th edition provides basic, clear and concise
knowledge and practical information about working with microorganisms. Useful to anyone …

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an opportunistic pathogen, mainly affecting severe patients,
such as those in intensive care units (ICUs). High levels of antibiotic resistance and a long …

The type III secretion system of Pseudomonas aeruginosa transports four known effector
proteins: ExoS, ExoT, ExoU and ExoY. However, the prevalence of the type III secretion …