led to the detection of Salmonella enterica and extended-spectrum cephalosporin-resistant Escherichia coli (ESCREC). Stool cultures were performed for 22 symptomatic campers, three asymptomatic food handlers, and 10 healthy household members. Of the 22 campers, 19 had Salmonella enterica, 9 had an ESCREC strain carrying an extended-spectrum β-lactamase, and 2 had a second ESCREC strain carrying...

To assess methods for control of disease-causing bacteria in animal manures prior to field application, we manipulated the temperature or adjusted pH of dairy manure to high (3.5 to 5) or low (10 to 12) values with aluminum sulfate or hydrated lime, and inoculated the manure with Salmonella enterica serovar Newport or Escherichia coli O157:H7, then incubated the manure at ambient temperature. A...

Genetic analysis of host-pathogen interactions has been hampered by the lack of genetically tractable models of such interactions. We showed previously that the human opportunistic pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa kills Caenorhabditis elegans, that P. aeruginosa and C. elegans genes can be identified that affect this killing, and that most of these P. aeruginosa genes are also important for mamm...

A spontaneous fluoroquinolone-resistant mutant (STM1) was isolated from its parent Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. Typhi) clinical isolate. Unlike its parent isolate, this mutant has selective resistance to fluoroquinolones without any change in its sensitivity to various other antibiotics. DNA gyrase assays revealed that the fluoroquinolone resistance phenotype of the STM1 mutant did not...

This study evaluates the effects of polyphenolic extract Cistus incanus, lycopene dye from tomatoes, and betanin red beet on selected parameters model meat products with reduced nitrate contents. The composition activity C. incanus was analyzed, revealing presence elagotannins, flavanols, glycosylated flavanols. We studied dyes as well mixtures growth bacteria characteristic environment: E. col...

We consider of the antimicrobial activity on the Ag nanoparticles(Ag NPs) aqueous solutions, which was prepared using a stabilizer, such as poly(N vinyl 2 pyrrolidone PVP , for Staphylococcus aureus) S aureus and Escherichia coli E coli by measuring the minimum inhibitory concentration MIC . Antimicrobial effect of Ag NPs for S aureus and E coli was investigated using disk diffusion method Also...

Antibiotic resistance is an emerging problem worldwide present in many bacteria, speciallyS. aureus, P. aeroginosa, and E. coli that are consider as the most common group of bacteriaresponsible for nosocomial infections. This problem would be more serious and divesting indeveloping countries where there is not regular surveillance program for periodic antibioticresistance. In attempts to report...

Food poisoning has been emerged as a worldwide health issue and related illness in both developed and developing countries confirms its significance as an important public health priority.In vitro antibacterialevaluationof nine fluoroquinolone derivatives against food borne bacteria including Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus) and Gram-negative (Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Yersini...

Objective(s): Antibacterial materials are so significant in the textile industry, water disinfection, medicine, and food packaging. Unfortunately, organic compounds for sterilization show toxicity to the human body; therefore, the interest in inorganic disinfectants such as metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) is increasing. Materials and Methods: Nickel and nickel hydroxide nanoparticles (NiNPs ...