Sample preparation methods and molecular based detection for the rapid isolation and identification of Listeria monocytogenes in food samples.

<p>Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive bacterium responsible for listeriosis, a food-borne disease, which may result in severe illness and possible death. The importance of L. monocytogenes as a food-borne pathogen has been recognized since the 1980's when a correlation between the...

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Main Author: Rip, Diane.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2006
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Online Access:http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_1346_1255007553