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Culturable bacteria resident on lettuce might contribute to accumulation of human noroviruses.
International journal of food microbiology - 16 Mar 2020
Liu Danlei, Zhang Zilei, Liao Ningbo, Zou Songyan, Tang Haoxuan, Tian Peng, Young Glenn M, Wu Qingping, Wang Dapeng
Abstract excerpt
Human noroviruses (HuNoVs) are the primary non-bacterial pathogens causing acute gastroenteritis worldwide. Attachment and invasion of HuNoVs are thought to involve histo-blood group antigens (HBGAs). Romaine lettuce, which is usually consumed raw, is a common food-related vehicle for HuNoVs transmission. This study investigated the possibility that bacteria resident on the surface of lettuce leaves contribute to...
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