Staphylococcus aureus Phenol-Soluble Modulins Mediate Interspecies Competition with Upper Respiratory Commensal Bacteria
Joshua T. Huffines, Megan R. Kiedrowski
This study identifies S. aureus δ-toxin as a secreted factor that inhibits aggregation and adherence of URT commensals, contributing to microbial dysbiosis in CRS.
Journal of Bacteriology · Aug 14, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology