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Clinical characteristics of mice infected with S. aureus Newman or Newman yjeQ (EBII74)
| Infecting strain | Clinical scorea | Weight loss (%) | Log10 CFUb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newman (n = 9) | 3.1 ± 1.2 | 21.2 ± 6.4 | 6.5 ± 1.4 |
| EBII74 (n = 8) | 0.4 ± 0.9c | 8.8 ± 5.9c | 2.2 ± 3.1c |
Clinical score on day 5.
Total bacterial counts for two kidneys from each mouse.
P < 0.001 compared with the parental strain.
