Escherichia coli and Other Enterobacteriaceae: Occurrence and Detection

L. Rogers*, K. Power, P. O. Gaora, S. Fanning

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Abstract

Enterobacteriaceae is a large family of gram-negative bacteria associated with a wide range of disease. This article will focus on the food-borne pathogenic members of importance to human health with a particular emphasis on Escherichia coli. For each of the organisms highlighted, the taxonomy, general bacteriological features, and their relevance to public health will be described in brief. In addition, current detection and identification strategies will be outlined.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Food and Health
PublisherElsevier Inc.
Pages545-551
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780123849533
ISBN (Print)9780123849472
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords

  • Cronobacter
  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Escherichia coli
  • Next-generation sequencing
  • Salmonella
  • Yersinia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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