TABLE 1.
Characteristics of potentially probiotic and pathogenic strains selected for further testing
| Strain | Phylogenetic group | Bacteriocinogeny | Virulence factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Probiotic candidates | |||
| 582 | A | E1, B, M, mV | fimA, pap |
| B771 | A | Ia, Y | fimA, pap, aer |
| B1172 | B2 | E1, K, mB17 | fimA, pap, aer |
| Pathogenic strains | |||
| 1739 | A | Ib | F18, STa, LT, α-hly |
| 12919 | A | F4, STb, LT | |