Dangerous Pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii and Its Detection

Authors

  • M. Blažková Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • L. Fukal Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague
  • P. Rauch Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Prague

Abstract

The aim of the review is to characterize Enterobacter sakazakii alias Cronobacter sp. as one of most dangerous microbial contaminants in foods. The microbe is a pathogen causing a serious disease in premature and newborn infants, rarely in adults. Despite a low occurrence of the infections, a high mortality (up to 80 %) has been reported. A survey of methods of its detection is given. Cultivation, chromogenic/fluorogenic media, biochemical kits and molecular genetic methods are promising in Enterobacter sakazakii screening in foods.

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Published

2010-03-15

How to Cite

Blažková, M., Fukal, L., & Rauch, P. (2010). Dangerous Pathogen Enterobacter sakazakii and Its Detection. Chemické Listy, 104(2). Retrieved from http://ww-w.chemicke-listy.cz/ojs3/index.php/chemicke-listy/article/view/1405

Issue

Vol. 104 No. 2 (2010)

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