Klebsiella pneumoniae in meat and application of specific phage
Title
Klebsiella pneumoniae in meat and application of specific phage
Authors
Aya M. Rabie et al.,
Keywords
Bacteriophages | K. pneumoniae
Publication Details
Vol: 7; Iss: 1; Jan. 21 | ISSN: 2454-5422
Abstract
Food contamination is a serious issue because it results in foodborne diseases. It can be microbial or environmental. Meat is a good medium for the multiplication of bacteria that cause food-borne diseases. K. pneumoniae is a colonizing devious pathogen of humans and animals, and a widespread contaminant of retail meat. Control of those food-borne pathogens has been done using various natural or chemical food preservatives. Chemical preservatives are not preferred due to the side effects they cause. Bacteriophages are viruses that are used as biocontrol and bio preservation agents. They are really effective and specific against their bacterial host without a side effect on the intestinal microflora.
