A study on the potential of ants to act as vectors of foodborne pathogens
Ants (<em>Technomyrmex difficilis</em> and <em>Solenopsis geminata</em>) are insects often found in domestic kitchens of Mauritius. Unfortunately, they harbour disease-causing organisms and can potentially transfer these pathogens to food. This study was carried out to (i) in...
Main Authors: | Leckranee Simothy, Fawzi Mahomoodally, Hudaa Neetoo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AIMS Press
2018-04-01
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Series: | AIMS Microbiology |
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Online Access: | http://www.aimspress.com/microbiology/article/1941/fulltext.html |
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