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Identification of "Cronobacter" spp. (Enterobacter sakazakii).
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Nov 2007
Iversen Carol, Lehner Angelika, Mullane Niall, Marugg John, Fanning Séamus, Stephan Roger, Joosten Han
Abstract excerpt
A taxonomic reclassification of the neonatal pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii to consist of five species within a new genus, "Cronobacter," has recently been proposed. The correct identification of these organisms is important to clinicians. Therefore, using 312 Enterobacteriaceae, including 210 "Cronobacter" strains, the reliabilities of biochemical and genetic confirmation tests were investigated. All...
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