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Comparative genomic hybridization analysis of Enterococcus faecalis: identification of genes absent from food strains.
Journal of bacteriology - 1 Oct 2006
Lepage E, Brinster S, Caron C, Ducroix-Crepy Céline, Rigottier-Gois L, Dunny G, Hennequet-Antier C, Serror P
Abstract excerpt
Enterococcus faecalis, a member of the natural microbiota of animal and human intestinal tracts, is also present as a natural contaminant in a variety of fermented foods. Over the last decade, E. faecalis has emerged as a major cause of nosocomial infections. We investigated the genetic diversity in 30 clinical and food isolates, including strains V583 and MMH594, in order to determine whether clinical and food...
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