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Adhesive behaviour and virulence of coagulase negative staphylococci isolated from Italian cheeses.
International journal of immunopathology and pharmacology - 1 Sept 2015
Artini Marco, Cellini Andrea, Papa Rosanna, Tilotta Marco, Scoarughi Gian Luca, Gazzola Simona, Fontana Cecilia, Tempera Gianna, Cocconcelli Pier Sandro, Selan Laura
Abstract excerpt
Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) belong to saprophytic microbiota on the skin and mucous membranes of warm-blooded animals and humans, but are also isolated from foodstuffs such as meat, cheese, and milk. In other circumstances, some CoNS can act as pathogens. Thus the presence of CoNS may not be an immediate danger to public health, but can become a risk factor. In particular antibiotic-resistant genes...
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