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Enterococcus faecalis of human and poultry origin share virulence genes supporting the zoonotic potential of E. faecalis.
Zoonoses and public health - 1 Jun 2012
Olsen R H, Schønheyder H C, Christensen H, Bisgaard M
Abstract excerpt
Enterococcus faecalis is a major cause of nosocomial infections in humans and has been linked to severe extra-intestinal infections in poultry. A zoonotic potential has been suggested and the aim of the present study was to investigate similarities in virulence gene profiles of E. faecalis originating from infections in humans and poultry respectively. A total of 106 isolates of E. faecalis [26 human clinical...
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