Table 1 Role of siderophores in K. pneumoniae’s infection
Name of siderophore | Role of the siderophore |
|---|---|
Enterobactin | Acquisition of required iron |
Aerobactin | Associated with hypervirulence and acquires necessary iron |
Yersiniabactin | Establishment of respiratory tract infections and sepsis |
Salmochelin | Evasion of host’s immune defenses |