Table 2.
Participation of FnrN in B. suis virulence in BALB/c mice
| Organ | No. of wks postinfection | Mean log CFU ±SD |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| B. suis 1330 | B. suis ΔfnrN | ||
| Spleen | 1 | 7.34 ± 0.14 | 6.49 ± 0.11 |
| 12 | 4.03 ± 0.59 | 3.61 ± 0.42 | |
| Liver | 1 | 6.00 ± 0.31 | 5.29 ± 0.13 |
| 12a | 2.38 ± 0.62 | 0.18 ± 1.017 | |
Significant difference (P < 0.01).