Molecular and conventional typing methods for Listeria monocytogenes: The UK approach

Journal of Food Protection

Volumn 59, Issue 10, 1996, Pages 1102-1105

  Mclauchlin, J ^a  

^a CENTRAL PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Listeria monocytogenes; listeriosis; subtyping methods

Indexed keywords

LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES;

EID: 0029910614     PISSN: 0362028X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4315/0362-028X-59.10.1102     Document Type: Conference Paper

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