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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Azam Ali Sher, Muhammad Adnan Ashraf, Bahar E. Mustafa, Muhammad Mohsin Raza
Summary: This study found that the main sources of Campylobacter foodborne outbreaks are dairy products, chicken, and vegetables, with summer being the peak season and the West and Midwest regions reporting the highest number of outbreaks.
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Microbiology
Prabhat K. Talukdar, Kyrah L. Turner, Torin M. Crockett, Xiaonan Lu, Craig F. Morris, Michael E. Konkel
Summary: Puroindolines, such as PinA, exhibit strong antimicrobial activity against various pathogens and can synergize with antibiotics to inhibit Campylobacter jejuni growth; however, PinB lacks this antimicrobial property. Substituting two tryptophan residues with glycine in the TRD of PinA eliminates its antimicrobial activity.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Catia Pacifico, Marc M. S. M. Woesten, Friederike Hilbert
Summary: Campylobacter (C.) spp. are significant foodborne, bacterial, and zoonotic pathogens globally. It is crucial to monitor the resistance of foodborne bacterial pathogens as a part of the One Health approach to control antimicrobial resistance. The discovery and functionality of new resistance genes are important for improving screening methods using whole genome sequencing (WGS). The tet(O)_3 gene, similar to tet(O) in Streptococcus pneumoniae, has been identified in C. jejuni isolates, conferring tetracycline resistance below the epidemiological cut-off value. These isolates also possess other resistance genes, such as fluoroquinolone resistance and a multidrug efflux pump.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Benjamin Duque, Sandrine Reze, Albert Rossero, Jeanne-Marie Membre, Sandrine Guillou, Nabila Haddad
Summary: Broiler meat is considered a significant source of Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne pathogen. Stress conditions during slaughtering can affect bacterial adaptation and resistance, leading to changes in gene expression. RT-qPCR was used to measure gene expression in 44 C. jejuni genes after thermal stresses, revealing differential expression in 26 genes. The study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms of bacterial stress response in real-life processing conditions.
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Infectious Diseases
Rozan O. Al-Khresieh, Hala Al-Daghistani, Saeid M. Abu-Romman, Lubna F. Abu-Niaaj
Summary: This study investigates the link between human campylobacteriosis and the consumption of potentially contaminated food, finding that chicken meat is the main source of infection. The colonization rate of Campylobacter jejuni in chickens is influenced by the slaughterhouse environment, and antibiotic resistance is widespread among Campylobacter strains.
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Food Science & Technology
Andrea Zendrini, Valentina Carta, Virginia Filipello, Laura Ragni, Elena Cosciani-Cunico, Sara Arnaboldi, Barbara Bertasi, Niccolo Franceschi, Paolo Ajmone-Marsan, Dario De Medici, Marina Nadia Losio
Summary: Salmonella and Campylobacter screening in poultry meat can be efficiently conducted using real-time PCR even after shorter enrichment times, providing timely detection of these pathogens. Additionally, colorimetric LAMP is a valid alternative to real-time PCR when one-day results are needed, enabling quick identification of positive meat batches without the need for specialized instrumentation.
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Food Science & Technology
Ana Rita Barata, Barbara Nunes, Ricardo Oliveira, Hugo Guedes, Carina Almeida, Maria Jose Saavedra, Gabriela Jorge da Silva, Goncalo Almeida
Summary: The growing belief in the health benefits of natural products, such as raw milk, has led to behaviors that can contribute to food safety issues and increased healthcare costs. This study investigated the occurrence and seasonality of Campylobacter spp. in raw cow's milk and the potential routes of contamination in dairy farm environments. The findings highlight the potential risk of campylobacteriosis associated with consuming raw milk and emphasize the importance of routine surveillance in dairy farms for zoonotic pathogens.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Food Science & Technology
Xiang Wang, Qiyun Zhuo, Yi Hong, Yufan Wu, Qiang Gu, Dawei Yuan, Qingli Dong, Jingdong Shao
Summary: This study investigated the antibiotic resistance and virulence potential of 100 Campylobacter jejuni isolates from poultry meat. It found a correlation between the multilocus sequence types (MLST) of the isolates and their antibiotic resistance or virulence. The results provide critical information for the risk assessment of campylobacteriosis infection.
Review
Microbiology
Hyeon Ji Je, Saloni Singh, Dong Woo Kim, Hyun Seok Hur, Ah Leum Kim, Eun Jin Seo, Ok Kyung Koo
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis to identify the primary source of Campylobacter contamination in South Korea and found that duck meat had the highest prevalence of Campylobacter. The analysis also highlighted the predominance of C. jejuni and C. coli in South Korea.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Dina Ramic, Janja Ogrizek, Franz Bucar, Barbka Jersek, Miha Jersek, Sonja Smole Mozina
Summary: This study investigates the use of lavender essential oils and extracts to control biofilm formation of Campylobacter jejuni. Lavandin ethanolic extracts show more effectiveness in reducing intercellular signaling and adhesion, while lavender essential oils have a slightly better effect against biofilm formation. Lavender post-distillation waste material exhibits the best antioxidant activity.
Article
Immunology
Raskit Lachmann, Sven Halbedel, Stefanie Lueth, Alexandra Holzer, Marlen Adler, Ariane Pietzka, Sascha Al Dahouk, Klaus Stark, Antje Flieger, Sylvia Kleta, Hendrik Wilking
Summary: Invasive listeriosis outbreaks associated with the consumption of smoked and graved salmon products were investigated in Germany. Whole-genome sequencing and patient interviews were used to identify and analyze the outbreaks. The study identified 22 independent outbreaks between 2010 and 2021, with 228 cases and 50 deaths in Germany. Cross-border outbreaks were also observed. The findings highlight the serious risk posed by L. monocytogenes-contaminated salmon products in Germany, emphasizing the need for improved hygiene measures and better awareness among susceptible individuals.
EMERGING MICROBES & INFECTIONS
(2022)
Review
Microbiology
Genevieve Coulombe, Sandeep Tamber
Summary: This review provides a Canadian perspective on the issue of Salmonella in tahini and tahini-based products. It includes an overview of recent food recalls and outbreaks related to Salmonella in tahini, as well as a discussion on the ecology of Salmonella in the production process and intervention technologies.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Marion Allaoua, Elsa Bonnafe, Pierre Etienne, Virginie Noirot, Jean-Francois Gabarrou, Adrien Castinel, Geraldine Pascal, Vincent Darbot, Michel Treilhou, Sylvie Combes
Summary: This study aimed to test the effectiveness of a carvacrol-based formulation in reducing C. jejuni load in broiler chickens and to study the impact of C. jejuni inoculation alone or combined with the product on the caecal microbiota. The results showed that the carvacrol-based product significantly decreased the C. jejuni load and that the combination of C. jejuni inoculation and the product increased the diversity and altered the structure of the microbial community.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xiaofang Wu, Lei Ji, Yuehua Shen, Liping Chen, Deshun Xu, Fenfen Dong
Summary: Thirteen pathogenic Campylobacter strains were isolated from diarrhea cases and raw poultry meat products in Huzhou, including 11 Campylobacter jejuni and 2 Campylobacter coli strains. These strains contain multiple virulence-related genes and show high resistance to nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline. Genomic sequencing revealed the presence of tet(O) and blaOXA resistance genes in all C. jejuni strains and multiple drug resistance genes in 2 C. coli strains.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lili Chen, Jikai Wang, Ronghua Zhang, Hexiang Zhang, Xiaojuan Qi, Yue He, Jiang Chen
Summary: The study analyzed the characteristics of bacterial foodborne disease outbreaks in Zhejiang Province, finding Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Salmonella to be the most common pathogens, with restaurants, staff canteens, and households being the main outbreak settings, and aquatic products and meat being the primary foods. Outbreaks caused by different pathogens varied in settings and food vehicles.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aimee J. Palumbo, Yvonne L. Michael, Igor Burstyn, Brian K. Lee, Robert Wallace
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2015)
Article
Oncology
Aimee Palumbo, Yvonne Michael, Terry Hyslop
CANCER CAUSES & CONTROL
(2016)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Aimee J. Palumbo, Anneclaire J. De Roos, Carolyn Cannuscio, Lucy Robinson, Jana Mossey, Julie Weitlauf, Lorena Garcia, Robert Wallace, Yvonne Michael
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2017)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Christopher N. Morrison, Benjamin Ukert, Aimee Palumbo, Beidi Dong, Sara F. Jacoby, Douglas J. Wiebe
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Aimee J. Palumbo, Melissa R. Pfeiffer, Michael R. Elliott, Allison E. Curry
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2018)
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Aimee Palumbo, Yvonne Michael, Terry Hyslop
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Chloe Hannan, Aimee J. Palumbo, Megan C. Fisher Thiel, Eve Weiss, Thomas Seacrist
TRAFFIC INJURY PREVENTION
(2018)
Article
Pediatrics
Neal D. Goldstein, Aimee J. Palumbo, Scarlett L. Bellamy, Jonathan Purtle, Robert Locke
Article
Critical Care Medicine
Aimee J. Palumbo, Therese S. Richmond, Jessica Webster, Christopher Koilor, Sara F. Jacoby
Summary: This study examined the association between return to work (RTW) and mental health outcomes in Black men recovering from serious traumatic injuries in Philadelphia. The findings showed that men who had not returned to work had higher odds of poor mental health outcomes, with additional significant factors including younger age, lack of or public health insurance, and higher lifetime experiences of racism.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily Q. Ahonen, K. Fujishiro, S. Brown, Y. Wang, A. J. Palumbo, Y. L. Michael
Summary: This paper examines how the history of paid and unpaid labor throughout a woman's life impacts her risk of cardiovascular disease. The study finds that paid labor participation is not associated with cardiovascular disease risk among women without unpaid labor. However, for women with unpaid demands, leaving the workforce early or having a discontinuous work history is protective. The study highlights the importance of considering both paid and unpaid labor when assessing women's health.
CRITICAL PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Aaron M. Rosenbaum, Mojisola Ojo, Levent Dumenci, Aimee J. Palumbo, Lisa Reed, Scott Crans, Gregory M. Williams, Jennifer Gruener, Nicholas Indelicato, Kim Cervantes
Summary: An index was developed to measure WNV transmission risk in New Jersey counties, with three distinct risk profiles identified. The study used environmental conditions to classify counties into low, moderate, and high risk categories, which can guide public health actions aimed at mitigating WNV transmission risk.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MOSQUITO CONTROL ASSOCIATION
(2021)
Article
Gerontology
Aimee J. Palumbo, Carolyn Cannuscio, Anneclaire J. De Roos, Lucy Robinson, Jana Mossey, Robert Wallace, Lorena Garcia, Aladdin H. Shadyab, Shawnita Sealy-Jefferson, Yvonne Michael
JOURNAL OF AGING AND HEALTH
(2020)
Article
Ergonomics
Aimee J. Palumbo, Melissa R. Pfeiffer, Kristina B. Metzger, Allison E. Curry
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aimee J. Palumbo, Douglas J. Wiebe, Nancy Kassam-Adams, Therese S. Richmond
JOURNAL OF RACIAL AND ETHNIC HEALTH DISPARITIES
(2019)
Meeting Abstract
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Aimee Palumbo, Yvonne Michael, Igor Burstyn, Brian Lee, Robert Wallace
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2013)
