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Genetic Characterization of a Listeria monocytogenes Serotype IVb Variant 1 Strain Isolated from Vegetal Matrix in Italy.

ABSTRACT: We report the chromosome and plasmid sequences of a strain of Listeria monocytogenes IVb variant 1, a recently emerging serotype, isolated in Italy from ready-to-eat vegetables.

SUBMITTER: Torresi M

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427196 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Genetic Characterization of a Listeria monocytogenes Serotype IVb Variant 1 Strain Isolated from Vegetal Matrix in Italy.

Torresi Marina M Orsini Massimiliano M Acciari Vicdalia V Centorotola Gabriella G Di Lollo Valeria V Di Domenico Marco M Bianchi Daniela Manila DM Ziba Maureen Wakwamba MW Tramuta Clara C Cammà Cesare C Pomilio Francesco F

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We report the chromosome and plasmid sequences of a strain of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> IVb variant 1, a recently emerging serotype, isolated in Italy from ready-to-eat vegetables. ...[more]

PMID: 32817158

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Genetic Characterization of a Listeria monocytogenes Serotype IVb Variant 1 Strain Isolated from Vegetal Matrix in Italy.

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Genetic Characterization of a Listeria monocytogenes Serotype IVb Variant 1 Strain Isolated from Vegetal Matrix in Italy.

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