Bacterial counts from paired broiler carcass halves were examined for relationships between numbers and kinds of bacteria that might indicate fecal contamination. Broiler carcasses removed from a commercial processing plant just before chilling were split aseptically along the midline, and each side was rinsed in 400 mL of phosphate buffered saline for 1 min with either mechanical or hand shaki...

We randomly allocated 50 total knee replacements to scrub teams wearing body-exhaust suits (BES) or Rotecno occlusive clothing. The effectiveness of the clothing was assessed using air andwound bacterial counts. Bacteria were recovered from 62% of wounds (64% BES, 60% Rotecno). The mean air count was 0.5 CFU/ m3 with BES and 1.0 CFU/m3 with Rotecno (p = 0.014). The mean wound counts were 14 bac...

BACKGROUND We previously reported gut dysbiosis in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to examine whether gut dysbiosis correlates with the progression of PD. METHODS We examined changes in gut microbiota and demographic features in 2 years in 36 PD patients. RESULTS A change of total UPDRS scores in 2 years was predicted by the counts of Bifidobacte...

SYBR Gold staining is used for enumerating bacteria and viruses in aquatic samples. However, its suitability for epifluorescence microscopy has not been sufficiently investigated. Thus we compared bacterial and viral counts using SYBR Gold and SYBR Green I stains. Variables for both bacterial and viral counts included season and ocean depths of sample collection and the period of sustained exci...

A habitat-simulating medium was developed for the enumeration and isolation of bacteria from a swine waste digester. A roll tube medium with growth factors for strict anaerobes from previously studied anaerobic ecosystems was used to evaluate the effects of deletion, addition, or level of digester fluid, digester fluid treated with acid or base, rumen fluid, fecal extract, anaerobic pit extract...

background probiotics have been used for dairy products such as yogurt and yogurt drinks, however cholesterol content and lactose intolerance are important drawbacks. recently, consumption of non-dairy probiotic food especially for probiotic drink products has been intensified. objectives this research was conducted to determine the suitability of peach as a raw material for producing probiotic...