< em > Enterococcus cecorum < /em > lesion strains are less sensitive to the hostile environment of albumen and more resistant to lysozyme compared to cloaca strains

Avian Pathol. 2023 Dec 11:1-9. doi: 10.1080/03079457.2023.2286985. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTEgg albumen inhibits Enterococcus cecorum cloaca strains more than lesion strains.Enterococcus cecorum lesion strains are resistant to high concentrations of lysozyme.Lysozyme resistance could enhance survival in albumen and body fluids.PMID:38073364 | DOI:10.1080/03079457.2023.2286985

Source: Avian Pathology - December 11, 2023 Category: Pathology Authors: Thijs Manders Lindert Benedictus Mirlin Spaninks Mieke Matthijs Source Type: research