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Biochemical and molecular characterization of Cronobacter spp. (formerly Enterobacter sakazakii) isolated from foods.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek - 1 Feb 2011
Turcovský Imrich, Kuniková Kristína, Drahovská Hana, Kaclíková Eva
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The aim of this study was to identify and characterize Cronobacter spp. isolated from a range of foods. A total of 71 Cronobacter strains were isolated from 602 foods in our laboratory. The highest contamination was observed in foods of plant origin, e.g. spices, teas, chocolate, nuts, pastries and vegetables. On the basis of genus and species identification performed using genus-specific PCR, 16S rRNA sequencing...
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