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Multiple mechanisms responsible for strong Congo-red-binding variants of Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains.
Pathogens and disease - 1 Mar 2016
Chen Chin-Yi, Nguyen Ly-Huong T, Cottrell Bryan J, Irwin Peter L, Uhlich Gaylen A
Abstract excerpt
High variability in the expression of csgD-dependent, biofilm-forming and adhesive properties is common among Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli. Although many strains of serotype O157:H7 form little biofilm, conversion to stronger biofilm phenotypes has been observed. In this study, we screened different strains of serotype O157:H7 for the emergence of strong Congo-red (CR) affinity/biofilm-forming...
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