The aim of the present study was to assess the microbiological and physical–chemical quality of pickled vegetables produced by rural family agribusinesses in the mountainous region of Espírito Santo State, Brazil. This descriptive, obser...
The growing popularity of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) has increased interest in their microbiological safety, particularly during refrigerated storage. However, despite the rapid expansion of this product category, limited information is av...
Shellfish farming is a relevant economic activity in Chile, where the inner sea in Chiloé island concentrates 99% of the production of the mussel Mytilus chilensis. This area is characterized by the presence of numerous human activities, which...
In Italy, the apple cider market is experiencing significant growth, driven by numerous small-scale artisanal producers who combine local apple varieties with traditional processes to offer complex, and diverse products. However, artisanal production...
To demonstrate the importance of sample preparation used in Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy of microbiological materials, bacterial biomass samples with and without grinding and after different drying periods (1.5–23 h at 45 °C), as we...
The aim of this investigation was to compare microbiological analyses of 100 computed tomography-guided drainages from infectious foci (thoracic, abdominal, musculoskeletal), transported and analyzed by two widely established techniques, that are (i)...
The worldwide growing consumption of proteins to feed humans and animals has drawn a considerable amount of attention to insect rearing. Insects reared on organic wastes and used as feed for monogastric animals can reduce the environmental impact and...
Objectives: Spondylodiscitis can be caused by various microorganisms and has shown a continuous rise in incidence and mortality. The purpose of our study was to analyze the demographic and laboratory data, as well as comorbidities of patients that we...
Despite the inherent stability of dried and cured products, such as pastourma, appropriate refrigeration remains essential for preserving their optimal characteristics. This study explored quality and safety characteristics in lamb, beef, and buffalo...
The objective of this study was to assess the impact of breed and slaughter hygiene practices on beef quality traits in Northern Greece. A random sample of 159 beef carcasses from three breeds, Aberdeen Angus (AA, n = 38), Holstein (HO, n = 42), and...
Smoking represents one of the oldest thermic processing methods of fish, and it was originally used to preserve fish for later meals, delaying spoiling. The objective of this study was to analyze the physicochemical and microbiological safety and qua...
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of iron oxide (Fe) and silver (Ag) nanoparticles (NPs) on ram semen. A skim milk extender without antibiotics was used as a diluent of 21 ejaculates (8 rams; 2–3 ejaculates/ram). The groups of contro...
This study examined the effect of Fe3O4 nanoparticles on boar semen. Beltsville thawing solution without antibiotics was used to extend ejaculates from 5 boars (4 ejaculates/boar). Semen samples of control group (C) and group with Fe3O4 (Fe; 0.192 mg...
During Pecorino Romano PDO cheese production, scotta (residual whey from ricotta cheese manufacturing) or siero (whey) can be integrated with autochthonous starters, natural and composed of an indefinite number of species and strains, or commercial s...
Marine sponges are excellent examples of invertebrate–microbe symbioses. In this holobiont, the partnership has elegantly evolved by either transmitting key microbial associates through the host germline and/or capturing microorganisms from the...
Worldwide aquaculture production is increasing, but with this increase comes quality and safety related problems. Hence, there is an urgent need to develop potent technologies to extend the shelf life of fish. Xanthan gum is commonly used in the food...
A survey was conducted from 2018 to 2023 to assess the presence of Salmonella in 280 hunted wild boar (carcasses after evisceration and skinning, N = 226; liver, N = 258; and fecal samples, N = 174). The overall prevalence was 2.86% (confidence inter...
This scoping review maps and synthesizes scientific evidence on the use of non-Saccharomyces yeasts in wine fermentation, focusing on their contribution to ester formation and aroma modulation. The review followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) me...
Meat analogues play an increasing role in meeting global nutritional needs. However, while it is well known that meat possesses inherent characteristics that create favourable conditions for the growth of various pathogenic bacteria, much less is kno...
Background: Cutaneous melanoma arises from skin melanocytes and has a high risk of metastatic spread. Despite better prevention, earlier detection, and the development of innovative therapies, melanoma incidence and mortality increase annually. Major...
Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a myeloproliferative neoplasm variant characterized by excessive production of platelets. Since the most common cause of mortality and morbidity in ET patients is thrombosis, the excessive production of platelets may...
Background: Male tract infections (MTIs) represent a relevant cause of male factor infertility, yet microbiological persistence after antibiotic therapy remains common. This retrospective observational cohort study evaluated whether adjunctive multis...
To complement RT-qPCR testing for diagnosis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections, many countries have introduced the use of rapid antigen tests. As they generally display lower real-life performances than expecte...
Pneumatosis intestinalis (PI) is a rare condition due to the presence of gas within the bowel wall; it is mainly caused by endoscopic procedures, infections and other gastrointestinal diseases. Oncological therapies have been reported to be a cause o...
Breastfeeding is the best way to feed an infant, although it can also be a source of abiotic contaminants such as heavy metals or bisphenol A (BPA). The early life exposure to these compounds can lead to serious toxic effects in both the short and lo...
Ancient grains have gained considerable attention in recent years, as some research suggests they may be healthier than modern wheat. The present study aims to evaluate the chemical, rheological, and microbiological features of three Southern Italian...
In food processes, optimizing processing parameters is crucial to ensure food safety, maximize food quality, and minimize the formation of potentially toxigenic compounds. This research focuses on the simultaneous impacts that severe heat treatments...
Microbiological data are used as indicators of infection, for diagnosis, and the identification of antimicrobial resistance in trials of antimicrobial stewardship interventions. However, several problems have been identified in a recently conducted s...
Background: Reamputations are frequent after minor amputations performed for diabetic foot osteomyelitis (DFO). Whether the type of amputation is associated with a particular outcome is unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether amputatio...
The presence of tetracycline (TC) antibiotics was determined in animal feed that had been previously screened with a microbiological plate test. Feed samples were screened by a microbiological plate test on a pH 6.0 culture medium seeded with Bacillu...
Tenate cheese is a traditional Mexican pressed semi-hard cheese made from raw cow’s milk and wrapped in palm fiber. The characterization of this cheese remains scarce. This study presents an exploratory characterization of a single production b...
Literature reports on Lucio Fontana’s work have focused on the study of the pictorial surface of his paintings. Consequently, to the best of our knowledge, this paper presents the first scientific investigation of gypsum objects made by this ar...
25 August 2015
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, “safe drinking-water must not represent any significant risk to health over a lifetime of consumption, including different sensitivities that may occur between life stages”. Traditional me...
Background: The study aimed to assess the diagnostic and therapeutic management of infectious keratitis at a tertiary referral center, focusing on how microbiological analysis influences clinical outcomes. Methods: A retrospective review was conducte...
Milk jam (dulce de leche) is a dairy product obtained by boiling milk with sugar, characterized by high sugar concentration and low water activity. Consumption of this product, which has unique color, taste, and consistency, has been increasing in T&...
Purpose: The clinical condition of a brain abscess is a potentially life-threatening disease. The combination of MRI-based imaging, surgical therapy and microbiological analysis is critical for the treatment and convalescence of the individual patien...
Honey is a sugar-rich product produced by Apis mellifera bees, with significant variability in properties due to the influence of geographic and climatic conditions and the predominant flora in the production region. Economically, beekeeping is an ac...
Background: The diagnosis of low-grade infections of endoprostheses is challenging. There are still no unified guidelines for standardised diagnostic approaches, recommendations are categorised into major and minor criteria. Additional histopathologi...
A multidisciplinary protocol is proposed to monitor the preservation of fresh pumpkin samples (FP) using three commercial polymeric films: A made of biodegradable cellophane from regenerated cellulose pulp; B from corn starch, cassava and eucalyptus,...
Based on their unique properties, oligonucleotide aptamers have been named a gift of biological chemistry to life science. We report the development of DNA aptamers as the first high-affinity binding molecules available for fast and rapid labeling of...
Ethnic food is produced by an ethnic group—using their familiarity with local ingredients of plants and/or animal origin—and it is consumed in a country other than the country of origin. In Italy, the ethnic food market has expanded over...
13 December 2022
Consumption of raw or undercooked meat is responsible for 2.3 million foodborne illnesses yearly in Europe alone. The greater part of this illness is associated with beef meat, which is used in many traditional dishes across the world. Beneath the lo...
Nosocomial bronchopneumonia is a severe lung infection that develops more than 48 h after hospital admission and is frequently caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It is often identified postmortem in forensic practice, particularly in patients w...
Recent advances in DNA sequencing technologies have the potential to transform the field of clinical and public health microbiology, and in the last few years numerous case studies have demonstrated successful applications in this context. Among othe...
Spectroscopic and imaging methods coupled with multivariate data analysis have been increasingly studied for the assessment of food quality. The objective of this work was the estimation of microbiological quality of minced pork using non-invasive sp...
This study investigated the effects of quince seed mucilage powder (QSMP; 0.05, 0.10, 0.15, and 0.20%) on the microbiological, physicochemical, rheological, and microstructural properties of probiotic ayran fermented with a commercial starter culture...
Introduction: Teeth intended for use as autogenous augmentative material may carry microbiological contamination, which can compromise the safety of regenerative procedures in the oral cavity. Therefore, effective disinfection protocols are crucial t...
In this study, the microbiological and sensory quality of cultivated mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus and eryngii and Lentinula edodes) available at the Austrian retail level were determined. Aerobic mesophilic bacteria (AMC), Enterobacteriaceae (EB),...
Dietary supplements, especially lycopene-containing ones, are of interest because of their antioxidant and potential health-promoting effects; however, their actual composition and safety have not been sufficiently verified. This study evaluated the...
The aim of the study was to assess the possibility of using novel Gluconobacter oxydans strains in the technology of raw ripening sausages and to assess their impact on the microbiological and physico-chemical quality after production and after 6 mon...
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