Role of the Yersinia pestis phospholipase D (Ymt) in the initial aggregation step of biofilm formation in the flea.
Clayton O JarrettJacqueline M LeungSuzuki MotoshiDaniel E SturdevantYixiang ZhangForrest H HoytB Joseph HinnebuschPublished in: mBio (2024)
transmitted by flea bite is likely associated with this host-derived matrix, which may initially shield the bacteria from recognition by the host's intradermal innate immune response.