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Measuring Bacterial Load and Immune Responses in Mice Infected with Listeria monocytogenes
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Measuring Bacterial Load and Immune Responses in Mice Infected with Listeria monocytogenes

Published on: August 9, 2011

[Sensitivity of Listeria strains to drugs and disinfectants]

S Pandurov, T Kokosharov

    Veterinarno-Meditsinski Nauki
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed

    Insights

    Listeria monocytogenes strains from sheep showed sensitivity to erythromycin and penicillin. Formalin and phesiaform demonstrated effective disinfection against these Listeria monocytogenes strains.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Infectious Diseases

    Context:

    • Listeria monocytogenes is a significant pathogen in livestock, particularly sheep.
    • Understanding antimicrobial and disinfectant efficacy is crucial for controlling outbreaks.
    • Commonly used agents in veterinary practice were evaluated.

    Purpose:

    • To assess the sensitivity of ovine Listeria monocytogenes strains to various antibiotics and disinfectants.
    • To identify effective treatments for Listeria monocytogenes infections in sheep.
    • To compare the bactericidal and bacteriostatic properties of selected agents.

    Summary:

    • Fourteen Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from sheep were tested against 8 antibiotics and 9 disinfectants.
    • Erythromycin and penicillin showed high efficacy, while streptomycin and polymyxin M were ineffective.
    • Formalin, phesiaform, and phasiacept exhibited good disinfection properties against Listeria monocytogenes.

    Impact:

    • Provides data for selecting appropriate antibiotics and disinfectants in veterinary settings.
    • Informs strategies for preventing and treating Listeria monocytogenes infections in sheep.
    • Contributes to the knowledge base on antimicrobial resistance and disinfectant effectiveness.

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