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Other food poisoning bacteria tests
Last updated on April 2, 2024.
Other food poisoning bacteria
It is not classified as either infected or toxin type.
Weersh bacteria
Welsh bacteria on egg-yolk CW agar culture medium
It is widely distributed in nature and is resident in soil, water, human and animal intestines. It may form a shell called spores, and may remain even if heated at 100 ° C for 1 to 6 hours. In addition, since this bacteria multiply under anaerobic conditions with thin air, it is more likely to become a causative food when a large amount of curry and stew is made.
Inspection methods
Inoculate in egg-yolk CW agar culture medium, after anaerobic culture, a typical colony is sterilized using a cookd meat medium, and a property test is performed to confirm.
Seeus bacteria
Seeus bacteria on NGKG agar culture medium
It is widely distributed in nature, such as soil and dust, and usually germinates when spores are formed and conditions are met. It is resistant to heat and is a type of decay bacteria in food.
It is often caused by foods made from crops such as grains.
Inspection methods
Inoculate in NGKG agar medium and conduct a property test for a typical colony to confirm it.
Pathogenic Escherichia coli (diarrhea Hara Escherichia coli)
Escherichia coli is a type of bacteria that make up the intestinal flora of various animals, including humans, but feces excreted from these animals are widely distributed in nature as a result of contamination of various things. I am.
Among them, there is a type that causes diarrhea in humans, collectively called pathogenic Escherichia coli, and typical ones such as "O157" and "O26" are known.
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli produces verotoxin and can cause complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), but may not develop when infected.
For prevention, wash your hands thoroughly, wash the ingredients well, and heat them sufficiently (at least 1 minute at 75 ° C in the center).
In yakiniku, etc., care must be taken when handling tongs and chopsticks used, such as separating raw meat and eating. Also, don't drink well water.
If infected, see a doctor immediately and be careful not to spread the contamination of infected person stools.
Inquiries to this page
Medical Care Bureau Health and Safety Department Central Wholesale Market Food Sanitation Laboratory
Phone: 045-441-1153
Phone: 045-441-1153
Fax: 045-441-8009
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