Abstract Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) combined with powerful bioinformatic
approaches are revolutionising food microbiology. Whole genome sequencing (WGS) of …

Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is increasingly used by food regulatory and public health
agencies in the United States to facilitate the detection, investigation, and control of …

Abstract In South Africa, a progressive increase in listeriosis cases was noted from mid-June
2017, heralding what was to become the world's largest listeriosis outbreak. A total of 1060 …

Whole-genome sequence (WGS) analysis has revolutionized the food safety industry by
enabling high-resolution typing of foodborne bacteria. Higher resolving power allows …

A comprehensive evaluation of every patient with a bloodstream infection includes an
attempt to identify the infectious source. Pathogens can originate from various places, such …

We present the LiSEQ (Listeria SEQuencing) project, funded by the European Food Safety
Agency (EFSA) to compare Listeria monocytogenes isolates collected in the European …

Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis, a rare foodborne disease with a mortality rate of
20%–30%. The elderly and immunocompromised are particularly susceptible to listeriosis …

The food industry is facing a major transition regarding methods for confirmation,
characterization, and subtyping of Salmonella. Whole-genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly …

Listeria monocytogenes is an etiologic agent of listeriosis, and has emerged as an important
foodborne pathogen worldwide. In this study, the molecular characteristics of 155 L …

Listeria monocytogenes is an opportunistic pathogen that affects specific groups of
individuals, with a high mortality rate. The control of L. monocytogenes in dairy industries …