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Processing plant persistent strains of Listeria monocytogenes appear to have a lower virulence potential than clinical strains in selected virulence models.
International journal of food microbiology - 30 Apr 2008
Jensen Anne, Thomsen Line E, Jørgensen Rikke L, Larsen Marianne H, Roldgaard Bent B, Christensen Bjarke B, Vogel Birte F, Gram Lone, Ingmer Hanne
Abstract excerpt
Listeria monocytogenes is an important foodborne bacterial pathogen that can colonize food processing equipment. One group of genetically similar L. monocytogenes strains (RAPD type 9) was recently shown to reside in several independent fish processing plants. Persistent strains are likely to contaminate food products, and it is important to determine their virulence potential to evaluate risk to consumers. We...
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