Reinoso EB
Departamento de Microbiología e Inmunología, Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físico-Químicas y Naturales. Universidad Nacional de Rio Cuarto,
Ruta 36 Km 601, X5804ZAB Rio Cuarto, Córdoba
North Macedonia
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Bovine Mastitis Caused By Streptococcus uberis: Virulence Factors and Biofilm
Author(s): Reinoso EBReinoso EB
Bovine mastitis is a multifactorial disease, commonly caused by microorganisms. The pathology affects dairy farms worldwide and causes significant economic losses. Different pathogens can cause the disease and they are classified as contagious, environmental and minor pathogens. Streptococcus uberis is a ubiquitous bacterium and is considered the main environmental agent. It is a very versatile microorganism able to use host factors to survive and colonize bovine mammary gland. Different virulence factors have been reported in S. uberis strains, such as proteoglycans and various proteins, which are secreting in milk facilitating the establishment of intramammary infections. Strategies for the control of environmental agents have less impact compared to those applied for contagious agents. Furthermore, intramammary infections are associated with biofilm formation which leads to antibio.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/1948-5948.1000371