Capsule loss by Haemophilus influenzae type b results in enhanced adherence to and entry into human cells.
St Geme
J W
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Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University, California.
Falkow
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D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D016667:Bacterial Capsules / Q000235:genetics / Q000502:physiology; D010861:Fimbriae, Bacterial / Q000502:physiology; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000235:genetics / Q000472:pathogenicity* / Q000502:physiology / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009154:Mutation; D009305:Nasopharynx / Q000382:microbiology*