Research Note: Detection of Campylobacter spp. in chicken meat using culture methods and quantitative PCR with propidium monoazide.

Globally, Campylobacter spp. are prominent causative agents of food-borne gastroenteritis. These pathogens are commonly detected using conventional culture methods; however, culture methods are unable to detect viable but nonculturable (VBNC) bacteria.

Two-Round Treatment With Propidium Monoazide Completely Inhibits the Detection of Dead spp. Cells by Quantitative PCR.

spp. are known as important foodborne gastroenteric pathogens worldwide. spp.