Culturable bacteria resident on lettuce might contribute to accumulation of human noroviruses.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijfoodmicro.2019.108492
Abstract: Human noroviruses (HuNoVs) are the primary non-bacterial pathogens causing acute gastroenteritis worldwide. Attachment and invasion of HuNoVs are thought to involve histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs). Romaine lettuce, which is usually consumed raw, is a common… read more here.
Keywords: lettuce; bacteria resident; gii gii; like polysaccharides ... See more keywords