Group B Streptococcus Adaptation Promotes Survival in a Hyper-inflammatory Diabetic Wound Environment
R. A. Keogh, A. L. Haeberle, C. J. Langouët-Astrie, J. S. Kavanaugh, E. P. Schmidt, G. D. Moore, A. R. Horswill, K. S. Doran
This study shows that Group B Streptococcus adapts to the hyper-inflammatory environment of diabetic wounds by upregulating virulence factors, leading to increased survival.
bioRxiv · Jun 27, 2022Microbiology