E. coli

My name is Escherichia coli or E.coli in short. I am a bacterium. Some strains of E.coli are harmless, but some of my sisters can cause serious food poisoning in humans. I am also an indicator of fecal contamination and one of my most favorite foods is meat. What else do you need to know about me? Make sure you are checking the expiry date of the food products you are buying. Oh…did I tell you I can also be found in water?

Salmonella food poisoning and symptoms

Salmonella food poisoning has been a growing concern in recent news. It has frequently lead to recalls of beef, salads and organic products and, even peanut butter products. Salmonella food poisoning occurs when one eats raw or undercooked foods such meat, poultry, eggs or egg products. Properly cooked food can get contaminated with Salmonella if […]

Legionella pneumophila – Guidelines for Laboratory Interpretation

Legionella pneumophila is a Gram negative, aerobic bacteria that is characterized as an opportunistic pathogen. It is the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease, a severe form of pneumonia and, it is the cause of Pontiac fever, a non-pneumonic form of L. pneumophila infection. Legionella spp.’s mode of transmission is through aerosols or aspiration of contaminated water. The Public Health […]