The immune response of insects displays many structural and functional similarities to the
innate immune response of mammals. As a result of these conserved features, insects may …

This review considers the role of intracellular bacteria in adverse pregnancy outcomes, such
as miscarriage, stillbirths, and preterm labour. The cause of miscarriage, stillbirth and …

Clove basil, Ocimum gratissimum, is a native plant to Africa and grows virtually in tropical
and subtropical regions. It has good aroma and its leaves have become used as a spicy and …

Background Multistate foodborne disease outbreaks and recalls of apples and apple
products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes demonstrate the need for improved …

Searches for substances with antimicrobial activity are frequent and medicinal plants have
been considered interesting by some researchers since they are frequently used in popular …

Introduction Listeriosis, caused by infection with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), is a relatively
rare but severe disease with one of the highest mortality rates among bacterial foodborne …

Food has a major impact on all aspects of health. Recent data suggest that food composition
can also affect susceptibility to infections by enteropathogenic bacteria. Here, we discuss …

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of a commercial bacteriophage (ListShield)
against Listeria monocytogenes, alone or in combination with UV-C treatment, using …

Listeria monocytogenes causes listeriosis characterized by septicaemia, encephalitis, and
abortion or stillbirth. Regular monitoring of its prevalence in food and characterization of its …

Infectious diseases emerge and reemerge over the years, and many of them can cause
neurologic disease. Several factors contribute to the emergence and reemergence of these …