virulence factors

Antibacterial agents reducing the risk of resistance development

The most important goal of medical microbiology in terms of treating infectious diseases nowadays and in the coming decades will be the development of antibacterial agents that are effective against resistant pathogens and reduce the selection of …

Microbiological Description of Bordetella pertussis and Laboratory Diagnosis of Whooping Cough

Whooping cough remains a significant problem worldwide, even in countries with high number of immunized people. However, a lack of sensitive, specific and reproducible diagnostics for this infection that would meet the needs of healthcare system …