Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes Isolated from A Fresh Food Factory
Abstract: Listeria
monocytogenes is a Gram positive rod-shape bacteria. Other foodborne pathogens,
mostly, may cause typical symptoms of gastroenteritis. Unlike these
microorganisms, Listeria monocytogenes infection may result in more serious
symptoms, usually take in the form of meningitis orsepticaemia. People with
vulnerable immune system are in a bigger risk of being exposed. Furthermore, the
bacterium is also severer than any other bacteria found in the food, with more
resistant to heat,drying, or salty environment. This research was purposed to
identify and characterize a sample namedLM 25722248, which was isolated from
fresh food factory in a city of United Kingdom. The isolatewas characterized as
a Gram positive bacterium, showed tumbling motility, and gave positive result
forcatalase test and haemolysin assay. Moreover, benefting from molecular
technology, it was possible to reveal that the isolate was Listeria
monocytogenes.
Penulis: MOORDIANI, CATH REES,
PHIL RICHARDS
Kode Jurnal: jpfarmasidd140302
