Strain and Growth Conditions may Regulate Resistance of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Biofilms to Benzalkonium Chloride

Strain and Growth Conditions may Regulate Resistance of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> Biofilms to Benzalkonium Chloride

<i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> is one of the main foodborne pathogens. The formation of biofilms by <i>L. monocytogenes</i> contributes to its resistance to disinfectants, which represents a serious risk for food production plants. The aim of this study was to compare the effe...

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Main Authors: Lourenço Bonneville, Sagrario Ortiz, Vera Maia, Luisa Brito, Joaquín V. Martínez-Suárez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
<i>listeria monocytogenes</i>
biofilm
polystyrene
stainless steel
disinfectant
benzalkonium chloride
resistance
persistence
food industry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/10/3/988

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