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    Pathogenic bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis thrive in coastal soils, especially maritime ones. Soil humus content and abiotic factors influence their growth, necessitating environmental policy considerations.

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    • Environmental microbiology
    • Soil science
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Coastal environments harbor diverse microbial communities, including potential human pathogens.
    • Understanding the survival and proliferation of pathogenic bacteria in these unique soil types is crucial for public health and environmental safety.

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    • To investigate the growth dynamics of Listeria monocytogenes and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis in sea coast soils.
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    • Both Listeria monocytogenes and Yersinia pseudotuberculosis demonstrated significant reproductive capacity in all studied soils.
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    Conclusions:

    • Coastal soil characteristics, particularly maritime soil properties and humus content, play a significant role in the dynamics of pathogenic bacterial growth.
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