Genomic Insights into Antibiotic Resistance and Virulence of Isolated from Chongqing, China.

() is a pathogen of significant concern in food due to its ability to survive and multiply under harsh environmental conditions, such as high osmotic pressure, low temperatures, and freezing. This bacterium can cause listeriosis, a severe infection particularly dangerous for high-risk groups including newborns, pregnant women, and immunocompromised patients, due to its high morbidity and mortality rates. This study aimed to investigate the molecular epidemiological characteristics of isolated in Chongqing, southwest China.