Simple Summary Salmonellosis is characterized by a gastrointestinal infection resulting from
the ingestion of water and food contaminated by bacteria of the genus Salmonella, of which …

Consumption of bivalve molluscan shellfish (BMS) grown in faecally contaminated waters is
a public health risk. While faecal contamination in BMS and water can originate from …

Microplastics are widely found in the marine environment. Recent studies have shown that
pathogenic microorganisms can hitchhike on microplastics, which might act as a vector for …

Yessotoxins (YTXs) are polycyclic toxic ether compounds produced by phytoplanktonic
dinoflagellates which accumulate in filter-feeding organisms. We know that the water …

The current study presents data on the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) patterns of 102 S.
enterica subsp. enterica (72 Salmonella ser. Typhimurium and 30 monophasic S …

Beach water quality is an important factor concerning public health and tourism linked to the
“Sun, Sea and Sand” market and is usually assessed in international regulations by the …

This paper reviews recent literature on the abundance and distribution of faecal indicator
bacteria and pathogens in shellfish production areas in the state of Santa Catarina, on the …

This study presents epidemiological data on the prevalence of Salmonella spp. and E. coli in
bivalve molluscs marketed in Sardinia (Italy). E. coli enumeration and Salmonella spp …

Many water quality metrics cannot be measured in situ and require collection of a physical
sample for laboratory analysis. This includes microbiological samples for detection of fecal …

The objective of this study was to assess the effect of environmental factors on the
microbiological quality of water and oyster flesh (Crassostrea gasar) farmed in two Amazon …