Immunity induced by valine-glycine repeat protein G imparts histoprotection of vital body organs against Acinetobacter baumannii.

Background: Efforts toward the development of an effective vaccine against Acinetobacter baumannii, one of the most notorious nosocomial pathogens, are still ongoing. In this regard, virulence factors are interesting targets. Type VI secretion system (T6SS) participates in the pathogenicity of A.