A multiomics analysis of direct interkingdom dynamics between influenza A virus and Streptococcus pneumoniae uncovers host-independent changes to bacterial virulence fitness
M. P. Platt, Y.-H. Lin, T. Penix, R. Wiscovitch-Russo, I. Vashee, C. A. Mares, J. A. Rosch, Y. Yu, N. Gonzalez-Juarbe
This study shows influenza A virus directly alters Streptococcus pneumoniae's virulence and metabolism without host involvement, revealing inter-kingdom interactions that enhance bacterial pathogenicity.
bioRxiv · Aug 8, 2022Microbiology