Publications by authors named "Elisa Cabrera-Diaz"

There is a lack of information about Salmonella enterica strains under acidic conditions and their association with their genome. This study characterized intraspecies variability in the growth of 167 S. enterica isolates under two acid conditions (pH 4 and 5) and linked to the whole genome sequencing (WGS) data.

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  • Researchers studied the genomic diversity of non-typhoidal Salmonella in raw chicken across three central Mexican states, analyzing 192 strains collected from various retail sources using whole-genome sequencing.
  • Among the twenty identified serovars, Infantis, Schwarzengrund, and Enteritidis were the most prevalent, with variations in serovar distribution and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes linked to different states, years, seasons, and retail establishments.
  • The study found a total of 145 virulence genes and classified strains into 32 virulotypes, linking several strains to significant SNP clusters that matched global isolates, providing insights for Salmonella epidemiology and risk management strategies.
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Avocados are popular fruits; however, contamination of whole fresh avocados and avocado products with foodborne pathogens has raised concern about their safety. Recalls and import alerts of avocado products due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes cause important economic losses. The behavior of Salmonella, L.

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  • - The study analyzed Salmonella enterica in mango, tomato, and raw chicken samples from three central Mexican states, finding a higher prevalence and concentration in chicken (24.9%) compared to mango (1.3%) and tomato (1.1%).
  • - Researchers identified 284 S. enterica isolates, with 7 virulotypes and a majority (68.7%) belonging to one type (V2); most isolates had significant variability in mobile genetic elements and 91.5% showed antibiotic resistance.
  • - The findings can inform risk assessments for consuming these foods and help select strains for further research on the variability of the pathogen.
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Hass avocados may become contaminated with and at the farm and the packing facility or later during transportation and at retail. In Mexico, avocados are frequently sold in bulk at retail markets, where they are stored at room temperature for several hours or days and exposed to potential sources of microorganisms. These conditions may favor the entry, adhesion, survival, and biofilm formation of and .

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Sprouts are vehicles of foodborne diseases caused by pathogens such as . The aim of this study was to evaluate thermal and chemical treatments applied as a hurdle approach to reduce in alfalfa () and broccoli ( var. ) seeds before and during their germination.

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is one of the major foodborne pathogens worldwide. The antimicrobial resistance (AMR) of this foodborne pathogen has raised a great concern in recent years. Studies on the frequency and characterization of serotypes can help to improve our knowledge on the epidemiology of this pathogen.

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The occurrence, serotype diversity, and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella bacteria in commercial ground beef at retail establishments were investigated. Salmonella was isolated from 135 (56.7%) of 238 ground beef samples collected at the same number of butcher's shops located in three municipalities of Jalisco State, Mexico, during an 11-month period.

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Eggs or egg-based foods, either raw or undercooked, have been identified as vehicles of Salmonella outbreaks. The low numbers of Salmonella organisms in eggs makes it difficult to detect them in frequency studies. The nested-PCR (n-PCR) technique shows more sensitivity and specificity than bacteriological culture methods (BCMs).

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The prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella serotypes on beef carcasses from four small abattoirs in Jalisco State, Mexico, were investigated during a 10-month period. Following U.S.

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The efficacy of antimicrobial interventions implemented in slaughter establishments to reduce enteric pathogens on beef carcasses should optimally be validated under commercial operation conditions. This study was conducted to identify surrogate organisms for enteric pathogens that could be used to validate beef carcass interventions. The growth, resistance, and attachment properties of nonpathogenic fluorescent protein-marked Escherichia coli strains were compared with those of E.

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The effect of low-dose electron beam (e-beam) radiation on the reduction of Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in spinach was studied. Fresh baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea) was inoculated with a bacterial cocktail containing multiple strains of rifampin-resistant E. coli O157:H7 and rifampin-resistant Salmonella.

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Nitroethane is a potent inhibitor of ruminal CH 4 production, a digestive inefficiency resulting in the loss of 2-15% of a ruminant's gross energy intake and an important emission source of this greenhouse gas. To assess the effect of nitroethane on methanogenesis and characterize ruminal adaptation observed with low treatment doses to this inhibitor, ruminal microbes were cultured in vitro with supplements of water (controls), 4.5 and 9 mM nitroethane, and 0.

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