Liang H, Wang Y, Liu F, Duan G, Long J, Jin Y, Chen S, Yang H. The Application of Rat Models in
Staphylococcus aureus Infections.
Pathogens 2024;
13:434. [PMID:
38921732 PMCID:
PMC11206676 DOI:
10.3390/pathogens13060434]
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Abstract
Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a major human pathogen and can cause a wide range of diseases, including pneumonia, osteomyelitis, skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), endocarditis, mastitis, bacteremia, and so forth. Rats have been widely used in the field of infectious diseases due to their unique advantages, and the models of S. aureus infections have played a pivotal role in elucidating their pathogenic mechanisms and the effectiveness of therapeutic agents. This review outlined the current application of rat models in S. aureus infections and future prospects for rat models in infectious diseases caused by S. aureus.
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