Strain-dependent interaction between listeria monocytogenes and escherichia coli in co-culture: preliminary insights

Mónica Oliveira, Joana Barbosa, Paula Teixeira*

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Abstract

Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen responsible for listeriosis, a serious illness with a high mortality rate typically ranging from 20-30%, but which can exceed 40% [1]. This condition primarily affects vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems[2]. When contaminated food containing L. monocytogenes is ingested, the bacteria encounter various barriers within the human digestive system, including the gut microbiota, which significantly reduces its potential to cause an infection [3]. The objective of this work was to evaluate the interaction between L. monocytogenes and Escherichia coli, a representative human gut bacterium, by assessing their growth individually or in co-culture.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-1
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 27 Nov 2024
Event2º Simpósio INIAV para a Segurança Alimentar- “Sistemas Alimentares Sustentáveis e Seguro”, Vila do Conde, Portugal: Sistemas Alimentares Sustentáveis e Seguros - Auditório Municipal de Vila do Conde, Vila do Conde, Portugal
Duration: 27 Nov 202427 Nov 2024
https://events.iniav.pt/salimentar2024/

Conference

Conference2º Simpósio INIAV para a Segurança Alimentar- “Sistemas Alimentares Sustentáveis e Seguro”, Vila do Conde, Portugal
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityVila do Conde
Period27/11/2427/11/24
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