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The NanA neuraminidase of Streptococcus pneumoniae is involved in biofilm formation
Infection and Immunity, 07/01/09

Parker D et al. - The authors demonstrate that small molecule inhibitors of NanA block biofilm formation and may provide a novel target for preventative therapy. This work highlights the role played by the neuraminidase in pathogenesis and represents an important step in drug development to prevent colonization of the respiratory tract by this important pathogen.

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The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 10/05/09 Relevance Score: 93%

Streptococcus pneumoniae-associated haemolytic uremic syndrome following influenza A virus infection
European Journal of Pediatrics, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Discordant Chest Radiographs - A Pitfall in Febrile Elderly Patients With Pneumonia
International Journal of Gerontology, 10/09/09 Relevance Score: 92%

Monomicrobial necrotizing fasciitis in a white male caused by hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae
Journal of Medical Microbiology, 10/21/09 Relevance Score: 91%

Role of atypical pathogens among adult hospitalized patients with community-acquired pneumonia
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