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Comparative phenotypic, genotypic and genomic analyses of Bacillus thuringiensis associated with foodborne outbreaks in France.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Bonis Mathilde, Felten Arnaud, Pairaud Sylvie, Dijoux Angélie, Maladen Véronique, Mallet Ludovic, Radomski Nicolas, Duboisset Arnaud, Arar Chantal, Sarda Xavier, Vial Gaelle, Mistou Michel-Yves, Firmesse Olivier, Hennekinne Jacques-Antoine, Herbin Sabine
Abstract excerpt
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) belongs to the Bacillus cereus (Bc) group, well known as an etiological agent of foodborne outbreaks (FBOs). Bt distinguishes itself from other Bc by its ability to synthesize insecticidal crystals. However, the search for these crystals is not routinely performed in food safety or clinical investigation, and the actual involvement of Bt in the occurrence of FBOs is not known. In the...
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