Host Range-Associated Clustering Based on Multilocus Variable-Number Tandem-Repeat Analysis, Phylotypes, and Virulence Genes of Atypical Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli Strains
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DOI: 10.1128/aem.02796-18
Abstract: Atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (aEPEC) is a diarrheagenic type of E. coli, as it possesses the intimin gene (eae) for attachment and effacement on epithelium. Since aEPEC is ubiquitous even in developed countries, we previously… read more here.
Keywords: poultry; atypical enteropathogenic; patient strains; coli ... See more keywords
Genomic Characterization Helps Dissecting an Outbreak of Listeriosis in Northern Italy
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DOI: 10.1371/currents.outbreaks.633fd8994e9f06f31b3494567c7e504c
Abstract: Introduction Listeria monocytogenes (Lm) is a bacterium widely distributed in nature and able to contaminate food processing environments, including those of dairy products. Lm is a primary public health issue, due to the very low… read more here.
Keywords: northern italy; distance; genomic characterization; characterization helps ... See more keywords