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Molecular Screening of <i>Enterococcus</i> Virulence Determinants and Potential for Genetic Exchange between Food and Medical Isolates
1 Apr 2001
Abstract excerpt
Enterococci are used as starter and probiotic cultures in foods, and they occur as natural food contaminants. The genus Enterococcus is of increased significance as a cause of nosocomial infections, and this trend is exacerbated by the development of antibiotic resistance. In this study, we investigated the incidence of known virulence determinants in starter, food, and medical strains of Enterococcus faecalis,...
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