Genetic diversity and virulence profiles of Listeria monocytogenes recovered from bulk tank milk, milk filters, and milking equipment from dairies in the United States (2002 to 2014).

Unpasteurized dairy products are known to occasionally harbor Listeria monocytogenes and have been implicated in recent listeriosis outbreaks and numerous sporadic cases of listeriosis. However, the diversity and virulence profiles of L. monocytogenes isolates recovered from these products have not...

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Main Authors: Seon Woo Kim, Julie Haendiges, Eric N Keller, Robert Myers, Alexander Kim, Jason E Lombard, Jeffrey S Karns, Jo Ann S Van Kessel, Bradd J Haley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5942804?pdf=render