Table 3.
Infectiona of mice at different doses of bacteria
| Group | Dose (cfu) | No. infected mice (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lysogenized CN13/87 | Wild type CN13/87 | ||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 × 104 | 1/6 (17%) | 0 |
| 3 | 1 × 105 | 4/6 (67%) | 0 |
| 4 | 1 × 106 | 5/6 (83%) | 1/6 (17%) |
| 5 | 1 × 107 | 6/6 (100%) | 2/6 (33%) |
| 6 | 1 × 108 | 6/6 (100%) | 4/6 (67%) |
| 7 | 1 × 109 | 6/6 (100%) | 6/6 (100%) |
a Infection means appearance of bacteria in any of the examined organ tissues of the animal.