Artikel ; Online: The role of myeloid cells in prevention and control of group A streptococcal infections
Biosafety and Health, Vol 2, Iss 3, Pp 130-
2020 Band 134
Abstract: Group A Streptococcus (GAS; Streptococcus pyogenes) is one of the most versatile bacteria among human pathogens. Non-invasive GAS infections can cause common diseases, such as pharyngitis and impetigo. Severe invasive GAS infections can lead to rapid ... ...
Abstract | Group A Streptococcus (GAS; Streptococcus pyogenes) is one of the most versatile bacteria among human pathogens. Non-invasive GAS infections can cause common diseases, such as pharyngitis and impetigo. Severe invasive GAS infections can lead to rapid progressive and life-threatening manifestations, including necrotizing fasciitis and streptococcal toxic shock syndrome with high mortality rates ranging from 30% to 70%. Therefore, GAS is also known as “killer microbes” or “flesh-eating bacteria”. During severe invasive GAS infections, anti-bacterial immunity is impeded by attenuation of the cellular components of innate immune responses. However, this loss of protection is compensated for by interferon-γ-producing immature myeloid cells, which are recruited upon severe invasive GAS infections in mouse models. In this review, we discuss and summarize the current knowledge on the role of interferon-γ-producing myeloid cells and other myeloid cells in the prevention and control of severe invasive GAS infections. |
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Schlagwörter | Group A streptococcal infection ; Innate immunity ; Neutrophil ; Macrophage ; Dendritic cell ; Immature myeloid cell ; Infectious and parasitic diseases ; RC109-216 ; Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270 |
Thema/Rubrik (Code) | 610 |
Sprache | Englisch |
Erscheinungsdatum | 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z |
Verlag | Elsevier |
Dokumenttyp | Artikel ; Online |
Datenquelle | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (Lebenswissenschaftliche Auswahl) |
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