Effect of humidity and temperature on the survival of Listeria monocytogenes on surfaces.

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the incidence, virulence and antibiotic properties in Vibrio spp. isolated from cockles (Tegillarca granosa) marketed in Korea. A total of 32 Vibrio spp. isolates including V. parahaemolyticus (n = 4), V. alginolyticus (n = 11), V. diabolicus (n = 14) and V. harveyi (n = 3) were ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Dahanayake PS,Hossain S,Wickramanayake MVKS,Heo GJ

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using a novel capillary thermal cycler, randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) generated DNA fingerprints were obtained in 3 h. The RAPD profiles were produced using a random 10-mer primer (5'-ACCGCCTGCT-3') which discriminated between different Listeria spp. Unique fragment profiles of Listeria monocytogenes serot...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Black SF,Gray DI,Fenlon DR,Kroll RG

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To develop an assay for rapid screening of bacterial adhesion to various groups of biomolecules present in fish mucus. METHODS AND RESULTS:A novel assay was developed for investigation of bacterial adhesion to various groups of mucus biomolecules from fish. Lipid-, protein-, carbohydrate- and nucleic acid-rich co...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tkachenko A,Da Silva L,Hearne J,Parveen S,Waguespack Y

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to explore the occurrence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci in a large urban public transport system. METHODS AND RESULTS:Samples were taken from hand rails, which passengers hold onto when they are standing. In total, 1400 swabs taken from 55 vehicles (trolleybuses, trams and buses...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Stepanović S,Cirković I,Djukić S,Vuković D,Svabić-Vlahović M

更新日期：2008-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:  This paper utilized quantitative LC-MS/MS to profile the short-chain acyl-CoA levels of several strains of Escherichia coli engineered for heterologous polyketide production. To further compare and potentially expand the levels of available acyl-CoA molecules, a propionyl-CoA synthetase gene from Ralstonia solan...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Armando JW,Boghigian BA,Pfeifer BA

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To examine changes in membrane fatty acid profile attributed to the physiological adaptation of Lactobacillus helveticus during vacuum drying. METHODS AND RESULTS:The viability and membrane integrity of the cells after vacuum drying were measured by plate counts and DNA fluorescence dyes. The physiological adapta...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Santivarangkna C,Kulozik U,Kienberger H,Foerst P

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Lactobacillus acidophilus LAB20 has potential to be a probiotic strain because it can be present at high numbers in the jejunum of dog. To specifically detect LAB20 from dog faecal samples, a real-time PCR protocol was developed targeting the novel surface (S) layer protein gene of LAB20. The presence of S-l...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Tang Y,Saris PE

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To quantify the influence of trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) on the heat resistance of Escherichia coli K12 MG1655 cells at static temperatures. METHODS AND RESULTS:Stationary-phase E. coli cells were inactivated at 52, 54 and 58°C. The heat resistance is described as reduction in the inactivation rate, k(max) , and...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Velliou EG,Van Derlinden E,Cappuyns AM,Aerts D,Nikolaidou E,Geeraerd AH,Devlieghere F,Van Impe JF

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study assessed the plant growth-promoting ability of the bacterial strains Ochrobactrum intermedium (isolate CrT-1) and Bacillus cereus (isolate S-6). METHODS AND RESULTS:Two chromium resistant bacterial strains isolated from chromium-contaminated wastewater and soils were identified as O. intermedium CrT-1 ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Faisal M,Hasnain S

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:2-Keto-4-methylthiobutyric acid (KMBA) is an established intermediate in microbial biosynthesis of ethylene from methionine. This study demonstrates the kinetics and effects of trace elements and electron complexes on substrate (KMBA)-derived C2H4 biosynthesis in soil. METHODS AND RESULTS:We have previously repor...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Arshad M,Nazli ZH,Khalid A,Zahir ZA

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Clostridium perfringens is recommended as a suitable indicator bacterium for human enteric viruses, Giardia cysts and Cryptosporidium oocysts in finished water and in the assessment and evaluation of water treatment. Several agars and confirmation procedures were evaluated in parallel with the Australian/New Zeala...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Wohlsen T,Bayliss J,Gray B,Bates J,Katouli M

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Emulsions of the fatty acids linoleic (C18:2 n-6), alpha-linolenic (C18:3 n-3) and arachidonic acid (C20:4 n-6) were incubated for 4 h under anaerobic conditions with human faecal suspensions. Linoleic acid was significantly decreased (P < 0.001) and there was a significant rise (P < 0.05) in its hydrogenation product...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Howard FA,Henderson C

更新日期：1999-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the effect of starvation, heat, cold, acid, alkaline, chlorine and ethanol stresses on the resistance of Enterobacter sakazakii in powdered infant milk formula (PIMF) towards gamma radiation. METHODS AND RESULTS:Stressed cells of E. sakazakii ATCC 51329 and four other food isolate strains were mixed in...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Osaili T,Al-Nabulsi A,Shaker R,Ayyash M,Olaimat A,Abu Al-Hasan A,Kadora K,Holley R

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To identify several strains of Mesorhizobium amorphae and Mesorhizobium tianshanense nodulating Cicer arietinum in Spain and Portugal, and to study the symbiotic genes carried by these strains. METHODS AND RESULTS:The sequences of 16S-23S intergenic spacer (ITS), 16S rRNA gene and symbiotic genes nodC and nifH we...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Rivas R,Laranjo M,Mateos PF,Oliveira S,Martínez-Molina E,Velázquez E

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method was developed to obtain reproducible DNA fingerprints from Campylobacter by PCR-based amplification, without the need to isolate total DNA. Randomly amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) profiles were generated with three randomly designed 10-mers, using each separately as an amplification primer. A range of C. je...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Mazurier S,van de Giessen A,Heuvelman K,Wernars K

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Newly synthesized erythromycin derivatives were screened for synergy with oxacillin and other β-lactam antibiotics against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA ATCC43300 and some clinically isolated MRSA were used. Several erythromycin derivatives were found to possess high synergism with...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Li Z,He M,Dong X,Lin H,Ge H,Shen S,Li J,Ye RD,Chen D

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The emergence of an increasing number of antibiotic resistant human clinical bacteria has been a great cause of concern for the last decades. As an example, Staphylococcus aureus isolates in the hospital environment are becoming more and more resistant to antibiotics including vancomycin which is considered as a last ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Rihakova J,Belguesmia Y,Petit VW,Pilet MF,Prévost H,Dousset X,Drider D

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Transmission of microbial pathogens to patients from water in dental units is a concern. To reduce this risk, the decontaminating efficiency of hydrogen peroxide was evaluated. METHODS AND RESULTS:Three percent hydrogen peroxide diluted 1 : 4 in distilled water (contact time 15 min) was used daily to disinfect th...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Zanetti F,De Luca G,Tarlazzi P,Stampi S

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was made of the incidence of Campylobacter upsaliensis among dogs and cats suffering from acute or chronic diarrhoea; 225 dogs and cats were examined and 51 strains were identified, 16 (7%) of which were Camp. upsaliensis. When rectal swabs were taken from a control group of 126 dogs and cats without clinical ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Steinhauserova I,Fojtikova K,Klimes J

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To test the efficacy of a chemical (chlorous acid) for reducing the numbers of viable Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spores in laboratory media and on apples. METHODS AND RESULTS:Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris spores in aqueous suspension and on apple surfaces of four different cultivars were treated with 268 ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lee SY,Ryu SR,Kang DH

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Real-time reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assay based on a TaqMan-minor groove binder (MGB) probe was developed for the rapid detection of avian influenza virus subtype H5. METHODS AND RESULTS:Conserved regions in the haemagglutinin genes of avian influenza viruses subtype H5 served as ta...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Lu YY,Yan JY,Feng Y,Xu CP,Shi W,Mao HY

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The aim of this study was to detect the main pathogenic human RNA enteric viruses able to persist in the environment such as astrovirus, enterovirus, norovirus and hepatitis A virus (HAV) in shellfish collected from two locations in northern Tunisia. METHODS AND RESULTS:Viruses were eluted from digestive tissues ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Elamri DE,Aouni M,Parnaudeau S,Le Guyader FS

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:In this study, we developed and validated a loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for Salmonella detection targeting bcfD gene, a conserved fimbrial operon gene existing in Salmonella. The Salmonella LAMP assay we developed successfully amplified 44 Salmonella strains (14 standard strains and 3...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Zhuang L,Gong J,Li Q,Zhu C,Yu Y,Dou X,Liu X,Xu B,Wang C

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nisin, a bacteriocin produced by some strains of Lactococcus lactis, acts against foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. A single exposure of cells to nisin can generate nisin-resistant (Nisr) mutants, which may compromise the use of nisin in the food industry. The objective of this research was to compare the hea...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Modi KD,Chikindas ML,Montville TJ

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To assess the effectiveness of sequential treatments of radish seeds with aqueous chlorine dioxide (ClO(2) ) and dry heat in reducing the number of Escherichia coli O157:H7. METHODS AND RESULTS:Radish seeds containing E. coli O157:H7 at 5.5 log CFU g(-1) were treated with 500 μg ml(-1) ClO(2) for 5 min and subseq...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Bang J,Kim H,Kim H,Beuchat LR,Kim Y,Ryu JH

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:To evaluate the effect of oregano essential oil on Listeria monocytogenes cytoplasmic membrane. METHODS AND RESULTS:Nitroxide free-radical Electron Paramagnetic Resonance was applied on L. monocytogenes after 30 min exposure to oregano essential oil concentrations ranging from 0 to 1.25%. The impact of essential ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Serio A,Chiarini M,Tettamanti E,Paparella A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:The current study examined the antimicrobial susceptibility of 86 Listeria spp. isolated from processed bison carcasses. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Susceptibility to 25 antimicrobial agents was determined using E-test and National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) panels. Most Listeria isolates (88-98...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Li Q,Sherwood JS,Logue CM

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vacuum-packaged poultry cooked sausages were pressure-treated at 500 MPa by combinations of time (5-45 min) and temperature (2-80 degrees C) and later stored at 6-8 degrees C for 12 we. Mesophile and psychrotrophe counts were determined 1 d, 3, 6, 9 and 12 we after treatment and compared with those of cooked sausages ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Yuste J,Mor-Mur M,Capellas M,Pla R

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The main aim of this study was to investigate a possible connection between the Salmonella content in sewage sludge and human cases of salmonellosis. An additional aim was to survey the antimicrobial resistance situation in Salmonella isolated from Swedish sewage sludge. METHODS AND RESULTS:The Salmonella strains ...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Sahlström L,de Jong B,Aspan A

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:Acetic acid is considered an important preservative in tropical grass ensiling. The objective of the current experiments was to follow the ensiling fermentation of low dry matter (DM) tropical grass as a model to study changes in bacterial communities during acetic acid fermentation. METHODS AND RESULTS:Direct-cu...

journal_title：Letters in applied microbiology

authors： Nishino N,Li Y,Wang C,Parvin S

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00