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Audrey Feeney1, Kai A Kropp, Roxana O'Connor
1a Department of Biological Sciences; Cork Institute of Technology ; Bishopstown , Cork , Ireland.
Abstract:
A characteristic feature of the opportunistic foodborne pathogen Cronobacter sakazakii is its ability to survive in extremely arid environments, such as powdered infant formula, making it a dangerous opportunistic pathogen of individuals of all age groups, especially infants and neonates. Herein, we provide a brief overview of the pathogen; clinical manifestations, environmental reservoirs and our current understanding of stress response mechanisms and virulence factors which allow it to cause disease.
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