Variability in Listeria monocytogenes susceptibility to benzalkonium chloride

Catarina Gonçalves*, Vânia Ferreira, Paula Teixeira, Rui Magalhães

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Abstract

Introduction: Listeria monocytogenes is a gram-positive pathogenic bacterium that causes severe foodborne listeriosis in humans, transmitted through contaminated foods, with high hospitalization and mortality rates, particularly affecting vulnerable groups: the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant women [1]. Quaternary ammonium compounds, such as benzalkonium chloride, are widely used as biocides for surface disinfection in various settings, including food processing environments. These compounds have the capability to disrupt the charge distribution of microbial membrane bilayers, thereby leading to their deregulation [2].
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-1
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 25 Mar 2024
EventAnalítica 2024: 11th Meeting of the SPQ Analytical Chemistry Division - Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Porto, Portugal
Duration: 25 Mar 202426 Mar 2024

Conference

ConferenceAnalítica 2024
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period25/03/2426/03/24

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