Antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities of probiotic Lactobacillus plantarum against Listeria monocytogenes isolated from milk, chicken and pregnant women.

ABSTRACT: Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) is a foodborne pathogen that poses significant risks to public health and food safety. The present study aimed to identify the presence of Listeria spp. in various samples, including pasteurized milk, chicken fillets, and stool samples from pregnant women in Sharkia Governorate, Egypt. Additionally, the study identified the serotypes, virulence-associated genes, antimicrobial resistance patterns, and biofilm formation in L. monocytogenes isolates. Moreover, the antibacterial and anti-biofilm activity of Lactobacillus plantarum ATCC 14917 (L. plantarum) against L. monocytogenes isolates was investigated. A cross-sectional study was conducted from August 2021 to January 2022 to collect 300 samples of p

SUBMITTER: Abou Elez RMM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10394229 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature