Characterization of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Strains Isolated in Palermo (Sicily and Italy) during the Years 2018-2020 from Severe Cases of Listeriosis

• Main Authors: Maria Rita Tricoli (Author), Chiara Massaro (Author), Ignazio Arrigo (Author), Orazia Diquattro (Author), Francesca Di Bernardo (Author), Elena Galia (Author), Mario Palermo (Author), Teresa Fasciana (Author), Anna Giammanco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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<i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> (LM), the etiological agent of listeriosis, can cause foodborne zoonosis. In this study, we characterized 23 strains that caused human severe listeriosis in Palermo (Sicily, Italy) during the period of 2018-2020. In addition, we assessed the phenotypic susce...