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1 online resource (streaming video file) (700 secs.) |
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Immunology and Infection |
Summary |
Neisseria meningitidis is a human specific pathogen that infects blood vessels. In this protocol human microvessels are introduced into a mouse by grafting human skin onto immunocompromised mice. Bacteria adhere extensively to the human vessels, leading to vascular damage and development of the purpuric rash typically observed in human cases |
Audience |
For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students |
Notes |
English |
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Description based on online resource; title from resource description page |
Subject |
Immunology and Infection
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Form |
Streaming audio
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