Abstract:The entry routes and translocation mechanisms of bacterial pathogens into the central nervous system remain obscure. We report here that Streptococcus pneumoniae (Sp) or polystyrene microspheres, applied to the nose of a mouse, appeared in the meninges of the dorsal cortex within minutes. Recovery of viable bacteria from dissected tissue and fluorescence microscopy showed that up to at least 72h, Sp and microspheres were predominantly in the outer of the two meninges, the pachymeninx. No Sp were found in blood… Show more
“…The S1 capsule was found to be significantly more resistant to opsonisation and complement deposition [30] with an enhanced capacity to translocate across the nasopharynx to reach the olfactory tissues and, ultimately, the brain compartments [31]. A rapid nose-to-brain translocation was reported to occur via an inward flow of fluid transporting S. pneunoniae through the cribriform plate and to the dura within minutes [32]. The hypervirulence of pneumococcal S1 was also found to be associated with the rapid release of pneumolysin and consequent enhanced dissemination [31,33].…”
Section: Pneumococcal Serotype 1 Is An Atypical Commensal and An Adep...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These animal models were primarily developed using lab-adapted strains such as serotype 2 (D39) and 4 (TIGR4), or clinical isolates such as serotypes 6A, 19F, 23F, 7F, and 14. An adult murine model of pneumococcal transmission has been developed [32] which could further the understanding of factors promoting transmission of S1 and other serotypes to aid in development of better control measures.…”
Section: Dynamics Of Pneumococcal S1 Colonisation Shedding and Transm...mentioning
“…The S1 capsule was found to be significantly more resistant to opsonisation and complement deposition [30] with an enhanced capacity to translocate across the nasopharynx to reach the olfactory tissues and, ultimately, the brain compartments [31]. A rapid nose-to-brain translocation was reported to occur via an inward flow of fluid transporting S. pneunoniae through the cribriform plate and to the dura within minutes [32]. The hypervirulence of pneumococcal S1 was also found to be associated with the rapid release of pneumolysin and consequent enhanced dissemination [31,33].…”
Section: Pneumococcal Serotype 1 Is An Atypical Commensal and An Adep...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These animal models were primarily developed using lab-adapted strains such as serotype 2 (D39) and 4 (TIGR4), or clinical isolates such as serotypes 6A, 19F, 23F, 7F, and 14. An adult murine model of pneumococcal transmission has been developed [32] which could further the understanding of factors promoting transmission of S1 and other serotypes to aid in development of better control measures.…”
Section: Dynamics Of Pneumococcal S1 Colonisation Shedding and Transm...mentioning
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