Bacteriophages in the control of food- and waterborne pathogens [electronic resource] / edited by Parviz M. Sabour, Mansel W. Griffiths.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

American Society for Microbiology.

Sabour, Parviz M.

Griffiths, Mansel.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bacteriophages--Therapeutic use.

Bacteriophages.

Bacteriophages--Diagnostic use.

Food contamination.

Water--Pollution.

Water.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (366 p.)

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : ASM Press, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

As food- and waterborne pathogens become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, researchers are turning to bacteriophages as an alternative to keep our food and water supplies safe. This timely book provides a unique comprehensive review of the literature on the application of bacteriophages as therapeutic and prophylactic agents in the food production and processing industries, including food animals, plants, and aquaculture.

Contents:

Implications of antimicrobial agents as therapeutics and growth promoters in food animal production / Patrick Boerlin

Introduction to bacteriophage biology and diversity / Pieter-Jan Ceyssens and Rob Lavigne

Phage-based methods for the detection of bacterial pathogens / Mansel W. Griffiths

Application of bacteriophages to control pathogens in food animal production / Lawrence D. Goodridge

Bacteriophages for control of phytopathogens in food production systems / Antonet M. Svircev, Alan J. Castle, and Susan M. Lehman

Potential use of bacteriophages as indicators of water quality and wastewater treatment processes / Francisco Lucena and JuanJofre

Application of bacteriophages to control pathogenic and spoilage bacteria in food processing and distribution / J. Andrew Hudson, Lynn McIntyre, and Craig Billington

Bacteriophage lytic enzymes as antimicrobials / Caren J. Stark ... [et al.]

Lysogenic conversion in bacteria of importance to the food industry / Marcin Los... [et al.]

Bacteriophages in industrial food processing / Simon Labrie and Sylvain Moineau

Practical and theoretical considerations for the use of bacteriophages in food systems / Jason J. Gill

Encapsulation and controlled release of bacteriophages for food animal production / Qi Wang and Parviz M. Sabour

Application of bacteriophages for control of infectious diseases in aquaculture / Toshihiro Nakai

Control of bacterial diarrhea with phages : coverage and safety issues in bacteriophage therapy / Harald Brüssow

Industrial and regulatory issues in bacteriophage applications in food production and processing / Alexander Sulakvelidze and Gary R. Pasternack.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-68367-126-0

1-283-03433-6

9786613034335

1-61344-250-5

1-55581-662-2

OCLC:

758507535