Listeria monocytogenes Biofilms in Food-Associated Environments: A Persistent Enigma.

ABSTRACT: Listeria monocytogenes (LM) is a bacterial pathogen responsible for listeriosis, a foodborne illness associated with high rates of mortality (20-30%) and hospitalisation. It is particularly dangerous among vulnerable groups, such as newborns, pregnant women and the elderly. The persistence of this organism in food-associated environments for months to years has been linked to several devastating listeriosis outbreaks. It may also result in significant costs to food businesses and economies. Currently, the mechanisms that facilitate LM persistence are poorly understood. Unravelling the enigma of what drives listerial persistence will be critical for developing more targeted control and prevention strategies. One prevailing hypothesis is that persistent strains exhibit stronger biofil

SUBMITTER: Finn L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10529182 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature