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Genomic analysis of Acinetobacter baumannii prophages reveals remarkable diversity and suggests significant impact on bacterial virulence and fitness

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Resumo:[Abstract] Bacterial genomics has revealed substantial amounts of prophage DNA in bacterial genomes. This integrated viral DNA has been shown to play important roles in the evolution of bacterial pathogenicity. Acinetobacter baumannii has shown a fast progression as a nosocomial multi-resistant pathogen in recent years, and is now considered one of the most dangerous microorganisms in hospital environments. The role of prophages in the evolution of A. baumannii pathogenicity has not yet been explored. In this context, we aimed at evaluating the impact of prophages on A. baumannii genomic diversity and pathogenicity. [...]
Autores principais:Monteiro, Rodrigo
Outros Autores:Costa, Ana Rita Martins; Azeredo, Joana
Ano:2017
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:outro
Tipo de acesso:acesso aberto
Instituição associada:Universidade do Minho
Idioma:inglês
Origem:RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho

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