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Virulence traits in Cronobacter species isolated from different sources.
Canadian journal of microbiology - 1 Sept 2011
Cruz Ariadnna, Xicohtencatl-Cortes Juan, González-Pedrajo Bertha, Bobadilla Miriam, Eslava Carlos, Rosas Irma
Abstract excerpt
Cronobacter spp. ( Enterobacter sakazakii ) includes gram-negative opportunistic foodborne pathogens known as rare but important causes of life-threatening neonatal infections. However, the pathogenic mechanism is not yet clear. In this study, 43 isolates of Cronobacter, from human and nonhuman sources, were analyzed. A total of four clusters were identified and 32 DNA pulsotypes were observed by pulsed-field gel...
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