Genetic <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Types in the Pork Processing Plant Environment: From Occasional Introduction to Plausible Persistence in Harborage Sites

The purpose of this study was to investigate the <i>L. monocytogenes</i> occurrence and genetic diversity in three Belgian pork cutting plants. We specifically aim to identify harborage sites and niche locations where this pathogen might occur. A total of 868 samples were taken from a la...

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Main Authors: Niels Demaître, Geertrui Rasschaert, Lieven De Zutter, Annemie Geeraerd, Koen De Reu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/6/717