Article
Virulence factors genes in enterococci isolated from beavers (Castor fiber).
Folia microbiologica - 1 Mar 2015
Lauková Andrea, Strompfová Viola, Kandričáková Anna, Ščerbová Jana, Semedo-Lemsaddek Teresa, Miltko Renata, Belzecki Grzegorz
Abstract excerpt
Only limited information exists concerning the microbiota in beaver (Castor fiber). This study has been focused on the virulence factors genes detection in enterococci from beavers. In general, animals are not affected by enterococcal infections, but they can be a reservoir of, e.g. pathogenic strains. Moreover, detection of virulence factors genes in enterococci from beavers was never tested before. Free-living...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
