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Research Interests
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Shigella survival in extra-host environments |
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My laboratory is studying survival of Shigella spp. in extra-host environments. Shigella can be cultured from water for 2-3 days after inoculation; however using vital dyes our preliminary data, and that of others, show that Shigella can survive for significantly longer periods. The aim of this project is to identify Shigella genes that are advantageous for life in the extra-host environment. Given that Shigella species are genetically very similar to other enteric bacteria (including E. coli and Salmonella), it is possible that our studies will also be applicable to extra-host populations of these bacteria.
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Microcosms (a) Shigella strain 2457T in sterile distilled water. (b) Shigella strain BS103 in sterile distilled water. |
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