Bacterial Pathogens : Virulence Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Management

by Aimee Boulanger

• ISBN13: 9781620818879
• ISBN10: 1620818876
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-11-01
• Publisher: NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS INC

Summary

Although the vast majority of bacteria are harmless or beneficial, quite a few bacteria are pathogenic. Pathogenic bacteria are only pathogenic under certain conditions, such as a wound that allows for entry into the blood, or a decrease in immune function. In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the virulence mechanisms, diagnosis and management of bacterial pathogens. Topics discussed include Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) in our environment; phage therapy in the treatment of bacterial infections; P. mirabilis virulence factor associated with urinary tract infections; efflux pumps for the multi-drug resistant phenotypes of bacterial pathogens; and the role of HtrA as a chaperone and protease in bacterial pathogenesis.

Table of Contents

Preface

Pseudomonas aeruginosa: A Model Pathogen with Multiple Virulence Factors for the Study of Innate Immune Defense in Lung

Applications of Bacteriophages for the Control of Veterinary Pathogens

Adhesion Mediated by Fimbriae: A Relevant Property of Proteus Mirabilis Virulence

Genetic Regulation, Physiology, Assessment & Inhibition of Efflux Pumps Responsible for Multi-Drug Resistant Phenotypes of Bacterial Pathogens

The Role of HtrA as a Chaperone & Protease in Bacterial Pathogenesis

Index

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