Fig. 3.

Geh reduces the rate of microbial clearance during systemic infection. The bacterial burden (log₁₀ cfu per organ) (A) and median log₁₀ cfu per organ (B) recovered from hearts and spleens 24, 48, and 72 h postinfection with WT, Δgeh, and Δgeh + geh strains (n = 12 per group) are shown. Graphs represent the combined data of three independent experiments. Statistical significance was determined using two-way ANOVA with Fisher’s least significant difference post hoc test. *P < 0.05; **P < 0.01.