International Journal of Food Microbiology, Volume 136, Issue 2, 31 December 2009, Pages 169-178. Cronobacter Special Issue |
Many microorganisms live in friendly relationships with humans. However, there is a growing number of microbes found to cause ill health or death. This blog focuses on these pathogens, the microbes that "bite"! Add your news or comments to this important discussion blog.
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Cronobacter: A new seperate genus
Enterobacter sakazakii is a member of the Enterobacteriaceae that has been implicated in causing necrotising enterocolitis, bacteraemia and meningitis in infants. The nomenclature of this species has been clarified recently and it has now been accepted as a separate genus, Cronobacter.
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