Macrophages with Typhoid Bacteria (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Macrophages with Typhoid Bacteria

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These cultured human immune cells (macrophages) contain Salmonella typhi bacteria, which cause typhoid fever. The bacteria are carrying a red fluorescent protein so that they can be readily visualized.

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Larissa Singletary

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