TABLE 2.
Mouse virulence of sseC and sseD mutants
| Strain (genotype) | Plasmid (genotype) | Inoculum (CFU) | Survival (no. surviving/ total no.)a |
|---|---|---|---|
| SL1344 (wild type) | 1.0 × 102 | 0/5 | |
| JK21 (sseC::aphT) | 2.0 × 105 | 5/5 | |
| JK21 (sseC::aphT) | pJK76 (sseC+) | 1.1 × 105 | 0/5 |
| JK22 (sseD::aphT) | 2.5 × 105 | 5/5 | |
| JK22 (sseD::aphT) | pJK77 (sseD+) | 1.3 × 105 | 0/5 |
Mice were inoculated intraperitoneally with the indicated number of bacteria, and survival was determined after 21 days.