The Application of Rat Models in Infections.

Pathogens

Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China.

Published: May 2024

() is a major human pathogen and can cause a wide range of diseases, including pneumonia, osteomyelitis, skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), endocarditis, mastitis, bacteremia, and so forth. Rats have been widely used in the field of infectious diseases due to their unique advantages, and the models of infections have played a pivotal role in elucidating their pathogenic mechanisms and the effectiveness of therapeutic agents. This review outlined the current application of rat models in infections and future prospects for rat models in infectious diseases caused by .

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