TABLE 3.
Virulence of arabinose-utilizing B. pseudomallei strain SZ5028 in the Syrian hamster model of infection
| Strain | Growth medium | LD50 (CFU) |
|---|---|---|
| B. pseudomallei 406e | LB | <10 |
| LB + 0.4% arabinose | <10 | |
| B. thailandensis E264 | LB | >1,000 |
| LB + 0.4% arabinose | >1,000 | |
| B. pseudomallei SZ5026 | LB | <10 |
| LB + 0.4% arabinose | <10 | |
| B. pseudomallei SZ5028 | LB | 198 |
| LB + 0.4% arabinose | 94 |