Genomic Analyses Identify Manganese Homeostasis as a Driver of Group B Streptococcal Vaginal Colonization

Lindsey R. Burcham, Madeline S. Akbari, Norhan Alhajjar, Rebecca A. Keogh, Jana N. Radin, Thomas E. Kehl‐Fie, Ashton T. Belew, Najib M. El-Sayed, Kevin S. McIver, Kelly S. Doran

mBio · 2022 · 22 citations · 64 references

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Morbidity and mortality associated with GBS begin with colonization of the female reproductive tract (FRT). To date, our understanding of the factors required for GBS persistence in this environment remain limited.

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