Ellena M. Peterson

TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the IC 3D can provide absolute quantification of both stock and clinical isolates of E. coli in spiked blood within a broad range of extremely low concentration from 1 to 10,000 bacteria per ml with exceptional robustness and limit of detection in the single digit regime.

TL;DR: Three inbred strains of mice were inoculated intravaginally with 3 x 10(7) inclusion-forming units of the Chlamydia trachomatis mouse pneumonitis biovar to establish a model of chlamydial ascending salpingitis and infertility.

TL;DR: Using selective media to isolate fluoroquinolone resistant E. coli from the rectum before transrectal ultrasound guided prostate biopsy, this protocol may be used to provide information regarding targeted antibiotic prophylaxis before trans rectal prostate biopsies.

TL;DR: In conclusion, immunization with a purified preparation of the MOMP is as effective as vaccination with viable C. trachomatis in eliciting a protective immune response against a genital challenge in mice.

TL;DR: Results demonstrate that in addition to the TLR/MyD88 pathway, the Nod/Rip2 signaling pathway also plays a significant role in intracellular recognition, innate immune host responses, and ultimately has a decisive impact on clearance of C. pneumoniae from the lungs and survival of the infectious challenge.