Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae infections in pigs: the role of virulence factors in pathogenesis and protection.

Vet Microbiol

Department of Pathology, Bacteriology and Poultry Diseases, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent, Merelbeke, Belgium.

Published: November 1997

This paper discusses the possible role of virulence factors of Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae in pathogenesis and protection. Special attention is paid to the Apx-exotoxins and to adhesins.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0378-1135(97)00162-4DOI Listing

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