Escherichia coli with virulence factors and multidrug resistance in the Plankenburg River
Escherichia coli is a natural inhabitant of the gut and E. coli levels in water are considered internationally to be an indication of faecal contamination. Although not usually pathogenic, E. coli has been linked to numerous foodborne disease outbreaks, especially those associated with fresh produce...
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Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2014-09-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3972 |