Distribution and diversity of the enterococcal surface protein (<i>esp</i>) gene in animal hosts and the Pacific coast environment

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AIMS: This study sought to evaluate the distribution of the enterococcal surface protein (esp) gene in Enterococcus faecium in the Pacific coast environment as well as the distribution and diversity of the gene in Northern California animal hosts. METHODS AND RESULTS: Over 150 environmental samples from the Pacific coast environment (sand, surf zone, fresh/estuarine, groundwater, and storm drain) were screened...

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