Pathogenicity of lipopolysaccharide mutants of Pseudomonas aeruginosa for larvae of Galleria mellonella: Hemocyte interaction with the bacteria

摘要: Abstract There was no correlation between the virulence of smooth and rough Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains for Galleria mellonella rate clearance these from hemolymph. The total hemocyte counts varied with bacterial strain generally did not correlate profiles. All test at their LD 50 values induced secondary bacteremias in insect. number bacteria adhering to hemocytes level responding were a function type. Evidence is presented functional heterogeneity granulocytes. Carbohydrates shown influence per type percentage according Bacteria treated trypsin showed reduced adhesion plasmatocytes but A mechanism proposed.