Traditional methods for isolation of Listeria monocytogenes

Rui Magalhães, Cristina Mena, Vânia Ferreira, Gonçalo Almeida, Joana Silva, Paula Teixeira

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Abstract

Conventional methods for the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in foods and environmental samples relies on selective pre-enrichment, enrichment, and plating. This is followed by confirmation of suspected colonies by testing a limited number of biochemical markers.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationListeria monocytogenes
Subtitle of host publicationmethods and protocols
PublisherHumana Press
Pages15-30
Number of pages16
Volume1157
ISBN (Print)9781493907021
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 4 May 2014

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
PublisherHumana Press
ISSN (Print)1064-3745

Keywords

  • Confirmation
  • Culture methods
  • Detection
  • Enrichment
  • Enumeration
  • ISO standards
  • Most probable number
  • Selective media

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