Publications by authors named "Maria Luiza Soares de Souza"
Characterization by MALDI-TOF MS and 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing of Aerobic Endospore-Forming Bacteria Isolated from Pharmaceutical Facility in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Nathalia Gonçalves Santos Caldeira Maria Luiza Soares de Souza Rebeca Vitória da Silva Lage de Miranda Luciana Veloso da Costa Stephen James Forsythe
Microorganisms
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on identifying contamination by endospore-forming aerobic bacteria in a pharmaceutical production facility in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing the importance of accurate species identification for preventing contamination.
- Three methods were used for characterization: MALDI-TOF MS with the MALDI Biotyper and VITEK MS systems, as well as complete 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
- Results revealed several prevalent bacterial strains, with some showing less than 98.7% DNA similarity to known species, suggesting potential new species, while highlighting the need for additional analyses beyond the initial methods for complete identification.