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Bacterial strains used in this study
| Strain | O antigena | Source | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAO1 | A+ B+ | Laboratory strain | 12 |
| PA103 | A+ B+ | Laboratory strain | 9 |
| gmd mutant | A− B+ | PAO1 isogenic mutant | 20 |
| wbpM mutant | A+ B− | PAO1 isogenic mutant | 21 |
| rmlC mutant | A− B− | PAO1 isogenic mutant | 3 |
| CIb 1 | Unknown | Wound | This study |
| CI 2 | Unknown | Sputum | This study |
| CI 3 | Unknown | Wound | This study |
A, A-band O-antigen phenotype; B, B-band O-antigen phenotype; +, present; −, absent.
CI, clinical isolate.
