Author (Corporate) | European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) |
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Series Title | EFSA Journal |
Series Details | 2013;11(12):3502 |
Publication Date | 2013 |
Content Type | Overview |
Molecular typing methods are laboratory techniques, such as whole genome sequencing, that enable the classification and comparison of strains of disease-causing bacteria. The European Food Safety Authority's Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ), in December 2013, completed its review of the methods for typing the food-borne pathogens Salmonella, Escherichia coli, Listeria and Campylobacter, and evaluated the effectiveness of these methods for: a) Detecting and identifying food-borne outbreaks; b) Estimating the contribution of various sources to food-borne illnesses; c) Predicting which strains of food-borne pathogens may potentially cause epidemics. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/3502.htm |
Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Health |
Countries / Regions | Europe |