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BACTERIA PARASITA [1 record]

Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
CONT

Foods with a parasitic bacterium, Bdellovibrio Bacteriovorus. The addition of B. bacteriovorus, an obligate parasite of gram-negative bacteria, to meats and meat products reduces the gram-negative population, lengthens the shelf-life, and reduces the risks of food-borne illness. The organism is intended to be applied to the surface of the food, onto food contact surfaces by spraying or dipping, or as part of a sanitizing rinse. It may also be used on uncooked seafoods and whole eggs. High parasitic activity occurs under aerobic conditions, near neutral pH, and at temperatures [greater or equal] to 20°C. Many pathogens are susceptible to attack by the parasitic organism.

OBS

parasitic bacteria: plural of "parasitic bacterium."

Key term(s)
  • parasitic bacteria

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Bactérie qui vit aux dépens d'organismes appelés hôtes, sans leur causer de dommages pouvant entraîner la mort [...].

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
DEF

Bacteria que vive normalmente a expensas de otro organismo vivo, llamado huésped, porque necesita recibir el alimento ya preparado para consumirlo.

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