Figure 1: Comparison of virulence gene distribution in HMV strains and non-HMV strains (IMAGE)

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Figure 1: Comparison of virulence gene distribution in HMV strains and non-HMV strains

Caption

The functions of each gene are as follows: magA and rmpA: contribute to the bacteria’s viscosity. fimH: Involved in the bacteria’s adhesion to the infected host cell. uge and wabG: Involved in protecting the bacteria from the host’s immune system. iroB and iucA: Involved in using the host’s iron against them. peg-344: Indicates high virulence.

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Tanimoto, H, Shigemura, K, Osawa, K. et al, Comparative genetic analysis of the antimicrobial susceptibilities and virulence of hypermucoviscous and non-hypermucoviscous ESBL-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae in Japan, Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, 2022.

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