Sickly Sweet - How Sugar Utilization Impacts Pneumococcal Disease Progression

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major human pathogen that can spread to multiple sites in the body. However, the mechanisms dictating disease spread are not well understood. Here we highlight the importance of carbohydrate uti-lization systems on pneumococcal disease, offering insight into how this pathogen causes a spectrum of disease.

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This study highlights the importance of carbohydrate utilization systems in pneumococcal disease and provides insight into the mechanisms by which this pathogen causes a spectrum of diseases.