Evaluation of the Complex Nomenclature of the Clinically and Veterinary Significant Pathogen Salmonella

Michael P Ryan1, Jean O'Dwyer2, Catherine C Adley3

  • 1Industrial Biochemistry Programme, Department of Chemical Sciences, School of Natural Sciences, University of Limerick, Limerick V94 T9PX, Ireland.

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