Encyclopedia of Salmonella: Volume I (Integrated Studies)

Salmonella have continued to exist for more than 100 years now. Researchers and experts have been tirelessly making efforts to control salmonellae since the discovery of salmonella in 1885. A few of the known serovars are responsible for causing majority of foodborne outbreaks. While certain advancements have been made in this field, it is yet to be eliminated from developed and developing countries. This book is a collection of contributions made by researchers and experts from all over the world. It focuses on a variety of topics related to understanding and controlling this pathogen. Some of the topics are: salmonella as examined in food products, environment and air; control by antimicrobials such as bacteriophages; and bacterial adaptation.