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Epidemic Escherichia coli ST131 and Enterococcus faecium ST17 in coastal marine sediments from an Italian beach.
Environmental science & technology - 3 Dec 2013
Vignaroli C, Luna G M, Pasquaroli S, Di Cesare A, Petruzzella R, Paroncini P, Biavasco F
Abstract excerpt
Fecal indicator bacteria (FIB) are used worldwide to assess water quality in coastal environments, but little is known about their genetic diversity and pathogenicity. This study examines the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, virulence, and genetic diversity of FIB isolated from marine sediments from a central Adriatic seaside resort. FIB, recovered from 6 out of 7 sites, were significantly more abundant at...
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