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Characteristics of the bacterial strains used in this study
| Strain | Description | Source or reference |
|---|---|---|
| MN8 | Naturally occurring TSST-1 producer | 14 |
| RN11 | NCTC8325(pI258) | 10 |
| RN6390B | NCTC8325 cured of 3 prophages; agr+ | 4 |
| RN6911 | Derivative of RN6390B with tetM replacing agr | 4 |
| FRI1169 | TSST-1+ clinical isolate | 3 |
| RN8083 | φL54a lysogen of FRI1169 | Kindly provided by S. Projan |
