Isolation and characterization of Listeria monocytogenes from the black-headed gull feces in Kunming, China

Listeria monocytogenes is among the most important foodborne pathogens, which can be isolated from bird feces. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, genotypes, virulence factors and drug-resistance characteristics of L. monocytogenes isolated from the black-headed gull in Kunming, Chi...

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Main Authors: Xiaolong Cao, Yi Wang, Yan Wang, Changyun Ye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034117300953