Survival of Enterohemorrhagic <i>Escherichia coli</i> O104:H4 Strain C227/11Φcu in Agricultural Soils Depends on <i>rpoS</i> and Environmental Factors

The consumption of contaminated fresh produce caused outbreaks of enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) <i>Escherichia coli</i>. Agricultural soil might be a reservoir for EHEC strains and represent a contamination source for edible plants. Furthermore, the application of manure as fertilizer is an i...

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Main Authors: Katharina Detert, Herbert Schmidt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Pathogens
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/11/1443