Activity of disinfectants against foodborne pathogens in suspension and adhered to stainless steel surfaces
Braz. j. microbiol
; 43(3): 1112-1119, July-Sept. 2012. ilus, tab
Artigo
em Inglês
| LILACS
| ID: lil-656681
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BR32.1
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate and compare the efficacy of various disinfectants on planktonic cells and biofilm cells of Listeria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli. Numbers of viable biofilm cells decreased after treatment with all tested disinfectants (iodine, biguanide, quaternary ammonium compounds, peracetic acid and sodium hypochlorite). Sodium hypochlorite was the most effective disinfectant against biofilm cells, while biguanide was the least effective. Scanning electron microscopy observations revealed that cells adhered on stainless steel surface after treatment with the disinfectants. No viable planktonic cells were observed after treatment with the same disinfectants. Based on our findings, we concluded that biofilm cells might be more resistant to disinfectants than plancktonic cells.
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Base de dados:
LILACS
Assunto principal:
Staphylococcus aureus
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Ácido Hipocloroso
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Biofilmes
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Desinfetantes
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Listeria monocytogenes
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Braz. j. microbiol
Assunto da revista:
Microbiologia
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Universidade Estadual Paulista/BR