Molecular subtyping methods for Listeria monocytogenes.

Abstract excerpt

Conventional, phenotypic, and DNA-based subtyping methods allow differentiation of Listeria monocytogenes beyond the species and subspecies level. Bacterial subtyping methods not only improve our ability to detect and track human listeriosis outbreaks, but also provide tools to track sources of L. monocytogenes contamination throughout the food system. The use of subtyping methods also provides an opportunity to...

Topics

• Bacterial Typing Techniques
• Disease Outbreaks
• Food Microbiology
• Genotype
• Humans
• Listeria monocytogenes
• Listeriosis
• Phenotype
• Phylogeny