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Enterotoxin Gene Distribution and Genotypes of Bacillus cereussensu lato Isolated from Cassava Starch.
Toxins - 10 Feb 2021
Sánchez-Chica Jennifer, Correa Margarita M, Aceves-Diez Angel E, Castañeda-Sandoval Laura M
Abstract excerpt
Bacillus cereus is a human pathogenic bacterium found in foods with the potential to cause emesis and diarrhea. This study estimated the presence, toxigenic and genomic diversity of B. cereus s.l. obtained from cassava starch samples collected in bakeries and powdered food companies in Medellín (Colombia). Bacillus cereuss.l. was found in 43 of 75 (57%) cassava starch samples and 98 isolates were obtained. The...
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