Transformation in Pneumococcus
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Gram+ cell wall; components are released by autolysis
this suicidal action provides genetic interchange among strains
unfortunately for us, the bacteria also release a bunch of potent immune mediators upon autolysis
protein A helps Pneumococcus stick onto nasal mucosa
Pneumolysin: cytolytic to respiratory epithelium
23-valent and 7-valent (new) conjugate vaccines
Pneumococcal sepsis in asplenia—Howell-Jolly bodies suggested the diagnosis of asplenia
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