Browsing Dissertations by Author "Elhassanny, Ahmed"
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Characterization of FtrABCD: a ferrous iron-specific transporter that is required for the virulence of Brucella abortus 2308 in mice
Elhassanny, Ahmed (East Carolina University, 2016-07-21)Brucella strains are Gram-negative bacteria that cause abortion and infertility in their natural animal hosts resulting in extensive economic losses. Humans can acquire a chronic, debilitating febrile illness known as ...