Nonhemolytic <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i>—Prevalence Rate, Reasons Underlying Atypical Phenotype, and Methods for Accurate Hemolysis Assessment
<i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> is a foodborne pathogen that typically presents β-hemolytic activity. However, there are literature reports indicating that <i>L. monocytogenes</i> strains are sometimes nonhemolytic or their zones of hemolysis are perceivable only after removal...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/2/483 |