The attachment process and physiological properties of Escherichia coli O157:H7 on quartz

Abstract Background Manure application and sewage irrigation release many intestinal pathogens into the soil. After being introduced into the soil matrix, pathogens are commonly found to attach to soil minerals. Although the survival of mineral-associated Escherichia coli O157:H7 has been studied, a...

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Main Authors: Liliang Wang, Yichao Wu, Peng Cai, Qiaoyun Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-020-02043-8