Streptococcus pneumoniae rapidly translocates from the nasopharynx through the cribriform plate to invade and inflame the dura
T. Audshasai, J. A. Coles, S. Panagiotou, S. Khandaker, H. E. Scales, M. Kjos, M. Baltazar, J. Vignau, J. M. Brewer, A. Kadioglu, M. Yang
This study shows Streptococcus pneumoniae rapidly translocates from the nose through the cribriform plate to the meninges without entering the bloodstream.
bioRxiv · Sep 28, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology