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Prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in raw meats marketed in Bangkok and characterization of the isolates by phenotypic and molecular methods.
Journal of health, population, and nutrition - 1 Feb 2011
Indrawattana Nitaya, Nibaddhasobon Tanaporn, Sookrung Nitat, Chongsa-Nguan Manas, Tungtrongchitr Anchalee, Makino Sou-Ichi, Tungyong Witawat, Chaicumpa Wanpen
Abstract excerpt
Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis characterized by septicaemia, encephalitis, and abortion or stillbirth. Regular monitoring of its prevalence in food and characterization of its phenotypes and genotypes are necessary for disease surveillance and tracing the epidemic outbreaks. In this study, the prevalence of L. monocytogenes in raw meats marketed in Bangkok was 15.4%. The bacteria isolated from meat...
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