Figure 4. Growth rate during the early stages of skin infection.

The number of bacterial population doublings (log₂ change in cfu) at the skin by 48 or 72 h post-inoculation is shown for mid-logarithmic phase broth cultures of wt Alab49 (circles) and the Alab49 rofA::aad9 construct (diamonds). Bars depict average mean values. The mean average inoculum dose and standard deviation is also indicated.