Comparative dose-survival curves of representative Clostridium botulinum type F spores with type A and B spores

Journal Article · Mon Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1977 · Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6685564

Anellis, A; Berkowitz, D

Radiation survival data of proteolytic (Walls 8G-F) and non-proteolytic (Eklund 83F) type F spores of Clostridium botulinum were compared with dose-response data of radiation-resistant type A (33A) and B (40B) spores. Strain Eklund 83F was as resistant as strain 33A, whereas strain Walls 8G-F was the most sensitive of the four strains tested. The methods suggested for computing both an initial shoulder and a D value for the dose-survival curves yielded results comparable to the graphic techniques used to obtain these two parameters.

• Research Organization: U.S. Army Natick Research and Development Command, Natick, MA
• OSTI ID: 6685564
• Journal Information: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Environ. Microbiol.; (United States) Vol. 34:5; ISSN AEMID
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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