Prevalence and Characterization of Shiga Toxin-Producing and Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in Shellfish-Harvesting Areas and Their Watersheds.
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SUBMITTER: Baliere C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4664706 | biostudies-literature | 2015
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Prevalence and Characterization of Shiga Toxin-Producing and Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in Shellfish-Harvesting Areas and Their Watersheds.
Balière Charlotte C Rincé Alain A Blanco Jorge J Dahbi Ghizlane G Harel Josée J Vogeleer Philippe P Giard Jean-Christophe JC Mariani-Kurkdjian Patricia P Gourmelon Michèle M
Frontiers in microbiology 20151201
more strains formed a strong biofilm at 18 than at 30°C. Finally, more than 85% of analyzed strains were found to be sensitive to the 16 tested antibiotics. These data suggest the low risk of human infection by STEC if shellfish from these shellfish-harvesting areas were consumed. ...[more]
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