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Molecular characterization of "inconsistent" variants of Salmonella Typhimurium isolated in Italy.
Foodborne pathogens and disease - 1 Jun 2014
Barco Lisa, Longo Alessandra, Lettini Antonia Anna, Cortini Enzo, Saccardin Cristina, Minorello Claudio, Olsen John Elmerdahl, Ricci Antonia
Abstract excerpt
Salmonella 4,[5],12:i:- is a variant of Salmonella Typhimurium, which lacks the expression of phase-2 flagellar antigen, generally associated with the deletion of the fljB gene. Additional mechanisms involving the fljAB operon ( fljA, fljB, and hin genes) lead to the lack of expression of phase-2 flagellar antigens also in Salmonella strains harboring the fljB gene. For 20 S. 4,[5],12:i:- strains, defined as...
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