Cyclospora cayetanensis as a foodborne pathogen. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Ynés R. Ortega, Lucy J. Robertson.
• Authors: Ortega, Ynes R; Robertson, Lucy J
• Contents: Dedication; Preface; Contents; Chapter 1: Introduction to Cyclospora cayetanensis: The Parasite and the Disease; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Biology and Morphology; 1.3 The Illness, Including Diagnosis and Treatment; 1.4 Transmission; 1.5 Concluding Comments; References; Chapter 2: Transmission Routes and Factors that Contribute to Foodborne Transmission; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Water; 2.3 Foods; 2.4 Humans; 2.5 Shellfish; 2.6 Other Sources; References; Chapter 3: Documented Foodborne Outbreaks of Infection with Cyclospora cayetanensis; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Foodborne Outbreaks. 3.3 Water-Associated Outbreaks3.4 Conclusion; References; Chapter 4: Approaches to Detecting Cyclospora cayetanensis: From Diagnostics to Detection in Different Food Matrices; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Diagnostic Assays; 4.2.1 Microscopy; 4.2.2 Molecular Testing; 4.3 Clinical Specimens; 4.4 Water; 4.5 Fresh Produce and Beverages; 4.6 Shellfish; 4.7 Conclusion; References; Chapter 5: Occurrence of Cyclospora cayetanensis in Different Food Matrices: Results from Surveys; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Studies on Contamination of Fresh Produce; 5.3 Water and Other Sources; 5.4 Conclusions; References. Chapter 6: Inactivation and Decontamination Procedures6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Assessment of Inactivation and Removal; 6.3 The Farm; 6.4 Water; 6.5 Processing and Heating; 6.6 Other Chemical Treatments: Extrapolation from Cryptosporidium Studies; 6.7 The Oocyst; 6.8 Concluding Remarks; References; Chapter 7: Assessing and Controlling the Risk of Cyclospora cayetanensis in the Food-Chain; 7.1 Introduction to Control Measures; 7.2 Food Regulations, Import Restrictions, and Traceback; 7.3 HACCP and Other Management Support Tools; 7.4 Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment. 7.5 Risk Management and Risk Communication7.6 Concluding Comments; References; Chapter 8: Future Challenges and Final Remarks; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Closing the Data Gaps; 8.3 Future Challenges; 8.4 Concluding Remarks; References.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 616.9/3601; Chemistry; Protozoa, Pathogenic; Coccidia; Protozoan diseases; Foodborne diseases; Food Microbiology; HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General; MEDICAL -- Clinical Medicine; MEDICAL -- Diseases; MEDICAL -- Evidence-Based Medicine; MEDICAL -- Internal Medicine; Coccidia; Foodborne diseases; Protozoa, Pathogenic; Protozoan diseases; Technology & Engineering -- Food Science; Medical -- Public Health; Food & beverage technology; Public health & preventive medicine; Microbiology; Food science; Science -- Biotechnology; Microbiology (non-medical); Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319535876; 3319535870
• Related ISBNs: 9783319535852; 3319535854
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed April 21, 2017).
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