Culture-Based Standard Methods for the Isolation of spp. in Food and Water.

spp. is a major source of global gastrointestinal infections. Their enteric infections are linked to the consumption of undercooked poultry products, contaminated milk and water, and the handling of wild animals and birds.

Diversity and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of clinical and environmental Salmonella enterica serovars in Western Saudi Arabia.

The diverse environmental distribution of Salmonella makes it a global source of human gastrointestinal infections. This study aimed to detect Salmonella spp. and explore their diversity and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns in clinical and environmental samples.

Poly (γ) glutamic acid: a unique microbial biopolymer with diverse commercial applicability.

Microbial biopolymers have emerged as promising solutions for environmental pollution-related human health issues. Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA), a natural anionic polymeric compound, is composed of highly viscous homo-polyamide of D and L-glutamic acid units. The extracellular water solubility of PGA biopolymer facilitates its complete biodegradation and makes it safe for humans.

Assessment of Foodborne Bacterial Pathogens in Buffalo Raw Milk Using Polymerase Chain Reaction Based Assay.

Milk is a putrescible commodity that is extremely prone to microbial contamination. Primarily, milk and dairy products are believed to be easily contaminated by pathogenic microorganisms, including , spp., and .

Comparative Genomics of Plasmid-Bearing Strains Isolated From Various Retail Meats.

Food poisoning due to the consumption of contaminated food is a major health problem worldwide. In this study, we sequenced the genomes of ten plasmid-bearing strains isolated from retail beef, chicken, turkey, and pork. The chromosomes of the strains varied in size from 2,654,842 to 2,807,514 bp, and a total of 25 plasmids were identified ranging from 1.

Molecular Characterization of Plasmids Associated With Strains Isolated From Various Retail Meats.

is considered one of the most important foodborne bacterial pathogens causing food poisoning and related illnesses. strains harbor plasmids encoding genes for virulence and antimicrobial resistance, but few studies have investigated plasmids, especially megaplasmids, in isolates from retail meats. Furthermore, knowledge about the distribution of genes encoding replication () initiation proteins in food isolates is lacking.

The Whole-Genome Sequence of Plasmid-Bearing Staphylococcus argenteus Strain B3-25B from Retail Beef Liver Encodes the Type VII Secretion System and Several Virulence Factors.

The whole-genome sequence of strain B3-25B, isolated from retail beef liver, comprises a circular chromosome (2,676,222 bp) and a single plasmid (21,570 bp). The chromosome harbors genes encoding the type VII secretion system and several virulence factors.