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Polyphasic characterization and genetic relatedness of low-virulence and virulent Listeria monocytogenes isolates.
BMC microbiology - 26 Dec 2012
Roche Sylvie M, Grépinet Olivier, Kerouanton Annaëlle, Ragon Marie, Leclercq Alexandre, Témoin Stéphanie, Schaeffer Brigitte, Skorski Gilbert, Mereghetti Laurent, Le Monnier Alban, Velge Philippe
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BACKGROUND: Currently, food regulatory authorities consider all Listeria monocytogenes isolates as equally virulent. However, an increasing number of studies demonstrate extensive variations in virulence and pathogenicity of L. monocytogenes strains. Up to now, there is no comprehensive overview of the population genetic structure of L. monocytogenes taking into account virulence level. We have previously...
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