The viable but non-culturable state in pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i>: A general review

Background: The persistence and pathogenicity of pathogenic bacteria are dependent on the ability of the species to survive in adverse conditions. During the infectious process, the organism may need to pass through certain hostile anatomical sites, such as the stomach. Under various environmental s...

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Main Authors: Jennifer A. Pienaar, Atheesha Singh, Tobias G. Barnard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2016-05-01
Series:African Journal of Laboratory Medicine
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Online Access:https://ajlmonline.org/index.php/ajlm/article/view/368