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Genotypic characterization and biofilm formation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli.
FEMS microbiology letters - 1 Jan 2017
Picozzi Claudia, Antoniani Davide, Vigentini Ileana, Foschino Roberto, Kneifel Wolfgang
Abstract excerpt
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are recognized as one of the most dangerous foodborne pathogens. The production of Shiga toxins together with intimin protein is among the main virulence factors. However, the ability to form biofilm can protect bacteria against environmental factors (i.e. desiccation, exposure to UV rays, predation, etc.) and sanitization procedures (cleaning, rinsing, chlorination),...
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