Abstract
The Ralstonia genus contains species of primarily environmental origin. The type species Ralstonia pickettii has been implicated in human pathogenicity and is a contaminant of high purity water (HPW) used in the manufacturing of medical injectibles and reagents. Another key member, Ralstonia solanacearum, is a major plant pathogen with a wide host range.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Molecular Detection of Human Bacterial Pathogens |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |