Molecular Detection of Foodborne Pathogens - 9781420076431

CRC Press

Molecular Detection of Foodborne PathogensAuthor(s): Dongyou Liu\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781420076431, 978-1420076431\nSynopsis\nWhile the vast majority of our food supplies are nutritious and safe, foodborne pathogen-related illness still affects millions of people each year. Large outbreaks of foodborne diseases such as the recent salmonella outbreak linked to various peanut butter products continue to be reported with alarming frequency.\n\nAll-Encompassing Guide to Detection Techniques\n\nOne of the most effective ways to control and prevent human foodborne infections is to implement a pathogen surveillance system. Addressing the biology, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of more than 60 microorganisms, Molecular Detection of Foodborne Pathogens demonstrates how to implement a surveillance system that uses state-of-the-art molecular techniques to quickly detect and identify bacterial, fungal, viral, a.