Figure 3From: The type IV pilin, PilA, is required for full virulence of Francisella tularensis subspecies tularensisInfection kinetics are slightly delayed for mice infected with the pilA, pilC , and pilQ deletion strains. Groups of six mice were infected via the subcutaneous route and the survival followed over time. The exact dose for each strain was determined by retrospective viable count.Back to article page