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View article: Towards equity? The trajectory of women’s participation in the summer paralympic games (1988–2024)
Towards equity? The trajectory of women’s participation in the summer paralympic games (1988–2024) Open
Introduction Women's participation in the Paralympic Games has increased over recent decades, yet significant challenges persist. This study examines the trajectory of female athletes in the Summer Paralympic Games from 1988 to 2024, focus…
View article: APLICAÇÃO DA MATRIZ FOFA NA ANÁLISE TERRITORIAL: RELATO DE RESIDENTES EM SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA
APLICAÇÃO DA MATRIZ FOFA NA ANÁLISE TERRITORIAL: RELATO DE RESIDENTES EM SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA Open
View article: Geochemical Hydrocarbon Markers in River Sediments from a Densely Populated Area of Curitiba, Brazil
Geochemical Hydrocarbon Markers in River Sediments from a Densely Populated Area of Curitiba, Brazil Open
Employing geochemical hydrocarbon markers, this work aimed to identify the sources of organic matter in water bodies in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba, State of Paraná, Brazil. Also, a reduced scale protocol assisted by ultrasonic bat…
View article: PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO AMBIENTAL PRESENTES EM EMPREENDIMENTOS HOTELEIROS DE FOZ DO IGUAÇU – PR: ESTUDO DE CASO
PRÁTICAS DE GESTÃO AMBIENTAL PRESENTES EM EMPREENDIMENTOS HOTELEIROS DE FOZ DO IGUAÇU – PR: ESTUDO DE CASO Open
O presente artigo teve como objetivo verificar a existência de práticas sustentáveis como ferramentas, treinamentos, controle e educação ambiental incorporadas a um grupo de hotéis localizados no município de Foz do Iguaçu, haja vista seu …
View article: International Health Regulations’ role in zoonosis prevention, and intersection with travel medicine
International Health Regulations’ role in zoonosis prevention, and intersection with travel medicine Open
Trade interferes with the number and frequency of new species introduced and the possibility of these remaining and dispersing, impacting disease transmission dynamics. The International Health Regulations (IHR) establish the need to ensur…
View article: Current methodologies available to evaluate the virulence potential among Listeria monocytogenes clonal complexes
Current methodologies available to evaluate the virulence potential among Listeria monocytogenes clonal complexes Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes listeriosis in humans, the severity of which depends on multiple factors, including intrinsic characteristics of the affected individuals and the pathogen itself. Additionally, eme…
View article: Cellular angiofibroma: A rare labia minor tumor
Cellular angiofibroma: A rare labia minor tumor Open
Cellular angiofibroma of the vulva is a rare benign mesenchymal tumor in middle-aged women, first reported in 1997 by Nucci et al. It is important to differentiate cellular angiofibroma from other tumors as these may be more aggressive and…
View article: Protozoa as the “Underdogs” for Microbiological Quality Evaluation of Fresh Vegetables
Protozoa as the “Underdogs” for Microbiological Quality Evaluation of Fresh Vegetables Open
The monitoring of the microbial quality of fresh products in the industrial environment has mainly focused on bacterial indicators. Protozoa, such as Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium spp., Toxoplasma gondii, and Cyclospora cayetanensis,…
View article: Occurrence and Multidrug Resistance of Campylobacter in Chicken Meat from Different Production Systems
Occurrence and Multidrug Resistance of Campylobacter in Chicken Meat from Different Production Systems Open
Campylobacter is the leading bacterial cause of diarrheal disease worldwide and poultry remains the primary vehicle of its transmission to humans. Due to the rapid increase in antibiotic resistance among Campylobacter strains, the World He…
View article: Bacterial levels and diversity in kitchen sponges and dishwashing brushes used by consumers
Bacterial levels and diversity in kitchen sponges and dishwashing brushes used by consumers Open
Aims The purpose of the work was to investigate bacterial levels and diversity as well as survival of Salmonella in used dish washing sponges and brushes and identify consumer practices that can potentially explain bacterial status of thes…
View article: From chicken to salad: Cooking salt as a potential vehicle of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes cross-contamination
From chicken to salad: Cooking salt as a potential vehicle of Salmonella spp. and Listeria monocytogenes cross-contamination Open
View article: Occurrence of Fecal Bacteria and Zoonotic Pathogens in Different Water Bodies: Supporting Water Quality Management
Occurrence of Fecal Bacteria and Zoonotic Pathogens in Different Water Bodies: Supporting Water Quality Management Open
Water contaminated with microbiological and chemical constituents can cause a variety of diseases. Water bodies may become contaminated by wild and domestic animal feces, agricultural runoff or sewage, and are often overlooked as a reservo…
View article: Insufficient heat treatment of eggs due to following cooking instructions in the labels
Insufficient heat treatment of eggs due to following cooking instructions in the labels Open
View article: Self-reported practices by Portuguese consumers regarding eggs’ safety: An analysis based on critical consumer handling points
Self-reported practices by Portuguese consumers regarding eggs’ safety: An analysis based on critical consumer handling points Open
In Europe, salmonellosis has been ranked as the second leading cause of hospitalization and death due to the consumption of contaminated food. Information about consumers' food safety perception, knowledge and practices in the domestic env…
View article: Cross-contamination of lettuce with Campylobacter spp. via cooking salt during handling raw poultry
Cross-contamination of lettuce with Campylobacter spp. via cooking salt during handling raw poultry Open
C ampylobacter spp. are the most common bacterial pathogens associated with human gastroenteritis in industrialized countries. Contaminated chicken is the food vehicle associated with the majority of reported cases of campylobacteriosis, e…
View article: <i>Salmonella</i> in eggs: From shopping to consumption—A review providing an evidence‐based analysis of risk factors
<i>Salmonella</i> in eggs: From shopping to consumption—A review providing an evidence‐based analysis of risk factors Open
Nontyphoidal salmonellae are among the most prevalent foodborne pathogens causing gastrointestinal infections worldwide. A high number of cases and outbreaks of salmonellosis are associated with the consumption of eggs and egg products, an…
View article: Consumer practices and prevalence of Campylobacter, Salmonella and norovirus in kitchens from six European countries
Consumer practices and prevalence of Campylobacter, Salmonella and norovirus in kitchens from six European countries Open
View article: Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss Open
Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
View article: Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss Open
Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
View article: Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss Open
Additional file of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
View article: Additional file 3 of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
Additional file 3 of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss Open
Additional file 3:Excel file containing presence/absence data of genes in the Listeria pan-genome. (XLS 1 MB)
View article: Additional file 2 of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
Additional file 2 of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss Open
Additional file 2:Excel file SNP differences between L. monocytogenes F2365 and its duplicate FSL R2-574 and results of Sanger sequencing SNP confirmation. (XLS 18 KB)
View article: Additional file 7 of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss
Additional file 7 of Comparative genomics of the bacterial genus Listeria: Genome evolution is characterized by limited gene acquisition and limited gene loss Open
Additional file 7:Table in MS Excel with presence or absence of 78 virulence associated genes in the genomes of the genus Listeria. (XLS 43 KB)
View article: Cross-contamination events of Campylobacter spp. in domestic kitchens associated with consumer handling practices of raw poultry
Cross-contamination events of Campylobacter spp. in domestic kitchens associated with consumer handling practices of raw poultry Open
Contaminated poultry is the major vehicle for consumer's exposure to Campylobacter. This study aimed to perceive potential cross-contamination events during preparation of raw poultry that can contribute to the spread of Campylobacter spp.…
View article: Dishwashing sponges and brushes: Consumer practices and bacterial growth and survival
Dishwashing sponges and brushes: Consumer practices and bacterial growth and survival Open
Sponges are frequently used in kitchens and have been shown to harbor large numbers of bacteria, occasionally also pathogens. Less is known about kitchen brushes regarding usage and presence of bacteria. In the present study, the use of sp…
View article: Microbiological and Chemical Quality of Portuguese Lettuce—Results of a Case Study
Microbiological and Chemical Quality of Portuguese Lettuce—Results of a Case Study Open
In addition to environmental pollution issues, social concerns about the sustainability, safety, and quality of conventionally grown fruits and vegetables have been increasing. In order to evaluate if there were any microbiological differe…
View article: European food safety: Mapping critical food practices and cultural differences in France, Norway, Portugal, Romania and the UK
European food safety: Mapping critical food practices and cultural differences in France, Norway, Portugal, Romania and the UK Open
Editor: Silje Elisabeth Skuland. Authors: (alphabetical): Borda, D., Didier, P., Dumitraşcu, L., Ferreira, V., Foden, M., Langsrud, S., Maître, I., Martens, L. Møretrø, T., Nguyen-The, C., Nicolau, A. I.Nunes, C., Rosenberg, T. G., Skuland…
View article: Time-temperature profiles and Listeria monocytogenes presence in refrigerators from households with vulnerable consumers
Time-temperature profiles and Listeria monocytogenes presence in refrigerators from households with vulnerable consumers Open
View article: Is visual motivation for cleaning surfaces in the kitchen consistent with a hygienically clean environment?
Is visual motivation for cleaning surfaces in the kitchen consistent with a hygienically clean environment? Open
Cleaning is a method at the disposal of domestic cooks for curtailing the dispersal of foodborne pathogens in the process of preparing food. The observation of visible dirt/soil ‘in the wrong place’ operates as one of the stimuli for actio…
View article: The Impact of Environmental Stresses in the Virulence Traits of Listeria monocytogenes Relevant to Food Safety
The Impact of Environmental Stresses in the Virulence Traits of Listeria monocytogenes Relevant to Food Safety Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen, which causes listeriosis disease among humans and other animal species. Infections in humans mainly occur in immunocompromised individuals and are caused by the consumption of ready-to-eat an…