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La microcine J25 (MccJ25), une bactériocine en forme de lasso synthétisée par Escherichia coli et ayant une activité inhibitrice contre Salmonella, a été produite et purifiée d’un surnageant d’E. coli pTUC202. La stabilité et l’activité biologique de cette bactériocine au niveau gastro-intestinal, ainsi que son impact sur l’équilibre du microbiote colique, ont été étudiés à l’aide d’un système de fermentation en continu avec cellules immobilisées reproduisant les conditions physiologiques et microbiologiques du côlon. L’analyse par qPCR du microbiote colique n’a révélé aucun effet significatif sur l’équilibre du microbiote de la MccJ25 lorsqu’elle est ajoutée à 0,4, 2 et 5 μM. Des tests d’activité antibactérienne ont démontré que la MccJ25 reste active contre Salmonella enteritidis dans les conditions coliques testées. Ces résultats suggèrent un fort potentiel d’utilisation de la MccJ25 comme alternative aux antibiotiques aussi bien chez l’animal que chez l’humain. / Microcin J25 (MccJ25) is a lasso-shaped bacteriocin with an antibacterial activity against Salmonella. This bacteriocin was produced and purified from the supernatant of Escherichia coli pTUC202. Its stability and biological activity in the gastrointestinal tract as well as its impact on the colonic microbiota equilibrium were studied using a continuous fermentation system with immobilized fecal microbiota simulating the physiological and microbiological conditions of the colon. Analysis of colonic microbiota by qPCR revealed no significant effect of MccJ25 on microbiota equilibrium at concentrations of 0.4, 2 et 5 μM. Antibacterial activity assays demonstrated that MccJ25 remains active against Salmonella enteritidis in the tested colonic conditions. These results are highly promising for the use of MccJ25 as an alternative to antibiotics in animals as well as in humans.

Les infections à Salmonella Enteritidis chez les humains sont associées à la consommation d’œufs ou d’ovoproduits contaminés. La vaccination est un outil utilisé pour diminuer les risques d’infection à SE chez la volaille, mais avec des résultats variables. Au Canada deux bactérines, MBL SE4C et Layermune, sont couramment utilisées pour lutter contre SE. Cependant, leur efficacité n’a pas été complètement déterminée chez les poules pondeuses plus âgées. Par ailleurs, la capacité de ces vaccins à prévenir la transmission verticale et horizontale n’a pas encore été étudiée. L’objectif principal de cette étude était d’évaluer l’effet des deux bactérines sur la réponse immunitaire chez les poules pondeuses, de vérifier la protection conférée par ces vaccins contre l’infection expérimentale à SE, et d’identifier des protéines immunogènes afin de développer un vaccin sous-unitaire. Les oiseaux ont été vaccinés avec deux protocoles d’immunisation en cours d’élevage (soit à 12 et 18, ou à 16 semaines d’âge). Le groupe contrôle a été injecté avec la solution saline. Les oiseaux ont été inoculés per os avec 2 x 109 CFU de la souche SE lysotype 4 à 55 ou à 65 semaines d’âge. Les anticorps (IgG et IgA) ont été mesurés à différents temps avec un ELISA maison en utilisant l’antigène entier de SE. La phagocytose, flambée oxydative, les populations des splénocytes B et T ont été analysées en utilisant la cytométrie en flux. Les signes cliniques, l’excrétion fécale, la contamination des jaunes d’œufs et l’invasion des salmonelles dans les organes ont été étudiés pour évaluer l’efficacité de protection. La transmission horizontale a aussi été étudiée en évaluant l’infection à SE chez les oiseaux mis en contact avec les oiseaux inoculés. Les protéines immunogènes ont été identifiées par SDS-PAGE et Western blot à l’aide d’antisérums prélevés suite à la vaccination et/ou à l’infection expérimentale/naturelle, puis caractérisées par la spectrométrie de masse. Le protocole de vaccination avec deux immunisations a généré un niveau élevé de séroconversion à partir de 3 jusqu’à 32-34 semaines post-vaccination par rapport à celui avec une seule immunisation (p < 0.02), mais il n’y avait plus de différence entre les groupes à 54 et 64 semaines d’âge. Il n’y a pas eu de corrélation entre les niveaux d’IgG et les taux d’isolement des salmonelles dans les organes et des jaunes d’œuf. La production des IgA n’a été observée que chez les oiseaux vaccinés avec 2 injections de MBL SE4C (p ≤ 0.04). Après l’infection expérimentale, la production des IgA a été significativement plus élevée aux jours 1 et 7 p.i dans l’oviducte des oiseaux vaccinés (sauf pour le groupe vacciné avec 2 injections de Layermune) par comparaison avec le groupe contrôle (p ≤ 0.03). Seule la bactérine MBL SE4C a eu un effet protecteur contre la contamination des jaunes d’œuf chez les oiseaux infectés. Ce vaccin réduit partiellement en utilisant deux immunisations, le taux d’excrétion fécale des salmonelles chez les oiseaux inoculés et les oiseaux horizontalement infectés (p ≤ 0.02). Cinq des protéines identifiées par la spectrométrie de masse sont considérées comme des protéines potentiellement candidates pour une étude plus approfondie de leur immonogénicité: Lipoamide dehydrogenase, Enolase (2-phosphoglycerate dehydratase) (2-phospho-D-glycerate hydro-lyase), Elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu), Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) et DNA protection during starvation protein. En général, les bactérines ont induit une immunité humorale (IgG et IgA) chez les poules pondeuses. Cette réponse immunitaire a protégé partiellement les oiseaux quant à l’élimination des salmonelles, la contamination des jaunes d’œuf, ainsi que la transmission horizontale. Dans cette étude, la bactérine MBL SE4C (avec deux immunisations) s’est montrée plus efficace pour protéger les oiseaux que la bactérine Layermune. Nos résultats apportent des informations objectives et complémentaires sur le potentiel de deux bactérines pour lutter contre SE chez les poules pondeuses. Étant donné la protection partielle obtenue en utilisant ces vaccins, l’identification des antigènes immunogènes a permis de sélectionner des protéines spécifiques pour l’élaboration éventuelle d’un vaccin plus efficace contre SE chez les volailles. / Contaminated eggs and egg products have been associated with outbreaks of human Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) infections. Killed bacteria (bacterins) have been used to control Salmonella infections in poultry but variation in the conferred protection has been observed. In Canada the bacterins MBL SE4C and Layermune are currently used to control SE. However, their efficacy in protecting older layers has not been fully determined. Furthermore, the capacity of these bacterins to prevent vertical and horizontal transmissions has not yet been investigated. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of two available commercial bacterins on the immune response of laying hens, to verify the protection conferred by these vaccines against SE challenge and to identify immunogenic proteins to develop an oral subunit vaccine. Laying hens were vaccinated with two immunization schedules prior to the lay cycle (either at 12 and 18, or 16 weeks of age). The control group was injected with a saline solution. Laying hens were later inoculated per os with 2 x 109 CFU of SE PT4 strain either at 55 or 65 weeks of age. Serum IgG and mucosal IgA antibodies were measured with an in-house SE whole cell antigen ELISA. The phagocytosis, oxidative burst, splenic T and B cells populations were analyzed using flow cytometry. Clinical signs, fecal shedding, egg yolks contamination and organ invasion by SE were assessed to evaluate vaccine protection. Potential horizontal transmission from inoculated laying hens to non-inoculated laying hens, housed in the same isolator unit, was also evaluated. Immunogenic proteins were identified by SDS-PAGE and Western blot with sampled antisera during vaccination and/or infection of poultry with SE and then subjected to mass spectrometry. The vaccination protocol with two immunizations showed a higher seroconversion level than the single vaccination at 3 until 32-34 weeks post vaccination (p < 0.02) but no difference before challenge (54 and 64 old weeks). There was no relationship between high IgG level and SE isolation rates in organs and egg yolks. Only the MBL SE4C vaccine elicited IgA antibody production at 3 weeks post vaccination in both immunization protocols (p ≤ 0.04). Significant higher mucosal IgA levels were observed at day 1 and 7 post challenge in oviduct of vaccinated birds (except for the twice vaccinated Layermune group) compared to the control group (p ≤ 0.03). Humoral efficacy to protect from SE contamination of egg yolk was only observed in MBL SE4C vaccinated group and only this bacterin administered twice reduced SE shedding rate in inoculated birds and their exposed cagemates (p ≤ 0.02). A set of 5 proteins were considered as putative protein candidates to further detailed study on their immunogenicity: Lipoamide dehydrogenase; Enolase (2-phosphoglycerate dehydratase) (2-phospho-D-glycerate hydro-lyase); Elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu); Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) and DNA protection during starvation protein. Overall, the commercial bacterins induced humoral immunity (IgG and IgA antibodies) in laying hens. This immune response partially protected for SE clearance, egg yolks contamination as well as horizontal transmission. In this study, MBL SE4C bacterin appeared to be more efficient in comparison to Layermune for protection of hens with a vaccination protocol comprising two immunizations. Our results provide additional and objective information on the potential of these vaccines for the control of SE in laying hens. Considering the partial protection achieved with the use of these bacterins, the identification of immunogenic antigens could help in the selection of specific proteins to elaborate a more efficient vaccine against SE in poultry.

Salmonella é um dos principais agentes de enfermidades transmitidas por alimentos em diversos países, sendo a carne de frango um dos principais veículos envolvidos em surtos. O Brasil vem se destacando como um dos maiores exportadores mundiais deste alimento. O ambiente de criação das aves é apontado como um importante foco de infecção das aves e o ambiente industrial de abate e processamento é importante na disseminação deste ·microrganismo. Na busca pela produção de alimentos seguros do ponto de vista microbiológico, uma das ferramentas utilizadas é a subtipagem de microrganismos isolados ao longo da cadeia de produção, que permite determinar rotas de contaminação do produto final. Os objetivos deste trabalho são: o estudo da disseminação dos subtipos de Salmonella Enteritidis nas várias etapas de uma cadeia de produção industrial de carne de frango, empregando-se diversos métodos de subtipagem e a determinação da resistência a antimicrobianos destas cepas. 108 isolados de Salmonella Enteritidis dos fagotipos PT1, PT4 e PT7a foram obtidos nos anos de 2002 e 2003, a partir de amostras ambientais e de frango relativas a sete sub-regiões de uma cadeia produtiva industrial avícola. Os perfis de resistência destes isolados foram determinados frente a antimicrobianos de uso humano e veterinário e eles foram submetidos a subtipagem por PFGE, RAPO, ribotipagem e PCR-ribotipagem. Foram detectados 21 perfis de resistência diferentes, com 6,5% das cepas sensíveis a todas as drogas, 33,3% resistentes a um ou dois antimicrobianos e 83,3% apresentando resistência intermediária a até quatro deles. Os níveis relativamente elevados de resistência são preocupantes e a diminuição da pressão seletiva deve ser um objetivo para os produtores de aves. De modo geral, a subtipagem permitiu separar as cepas em 13 genótipos, com elevada similaridade entre si. Porém, a maior parte das cepas (69,4%) pertenceu a apenas três deles, que foram encontrados ao longo de toda a cadeia produtiva. A ribotipagem foi o método que apresentou o melhor poder discriminatório (D = 0,701), porém nem todas as cepas foram tipáveis por este método. Não foram encontradas correlações entre os perfis de resistência a antimicrobianos e fagotipos, nem entre genótipos e fagotipos. Porém, dois genótipos proximamente correlacionados e predominantemente encontrados em uma sub-região reuniram apenas cepas com resistência intermediária ou resistentes exclusivamente à furazolidona. A similaridade elevada entre os genótipos evidencia a origem clonal das cepas. / Salmonella is one of the most important foodborne disease agents all over the world, and chicken is recognized as an important vehicle of the infection. Chicken production in Brazil has increased in the last couple of years and the country is now ranked 2nd as producer/exporter of this commodity. For this reason there is an increased concern over the safety of these goods. This study deals with the dissemination, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic characterization of S. Enteritidis strains isolated from an industrial chicken production chain. 108 isolates, phagetypes PT1, PT4 and PT7a, were obtained at different steps of the commercial production from farm to frozen cuts, and the broilers were from different producers supplying the same processing plant. Tests for susceptibility to 12 human and veterinary antimicrobial agents were performed. The strains were also typed by PFGE, RAPO, ribotyping, and PCR-ribotyping. 6.5% of the strains were susceptible to the 12 drugs tested and 33.3% were resistant to 1 or 2 of them. Intermediate resistance to up to 4 agents was observed in 83.3% of the isolates. Combining all the typing methods allowed the division of the strains in 13 genotypes with elevated degree of similarity. However, 69.4% of the strains belonged to 3 main phagetypes spread along the production chain. There was no correlation between phagetypes and genotypes, or phagetypes and resistance profiles. However, most strains from one sub-region were from 2 genotypes and showed intermediate resistance to, or were resistant to furazolidone. The high degree of similarity amongst the genotypes indicates the clonal origin of the strains. The relatively high resistance to antimicrobial agents is a cause of concern and trying to diminish the selective pressure has to be a goal for broiler producers.

Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) é um enteropatógeno de grande preocupação para indústria de alimentos, principalmente de produtos que não podem ser submetidos a tratamento térmico, como as saladas à base de maionese, freqüentemente envolvidas em surtos de salmonelose. O uso de antimicrobianos naturais nesses produtos pode ser um método alternativo para o controle de SE. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito antimicrobiano de óleo essencial de orégano, EDTA e nisina individualmente e a combinação de nisina com EDTA e nisina com óleo essencial de orégano no controle da multiplicação SE em salada de legumes com maionese. A atividade inibitória foi inicialmente avaliada in vitro e posteriormente em salada preparada com legumes, experimentalmente contaminados com SE, misturados à maionese, na concentração de 103 UFC/g, e armazenados em refrigeração (8°C) e em temperatura ambiente (30°C). Os resultados da avaliação in vitro indicaram que o OEO usado individualmente tem melhor efeito antimicrobiano contra SE do que quando empregado em combinação com nisina. Nem a nisina nem o EDTA, quando testados isoladamente ou combinados apresentaram efeito sobre SE. Na salada de legumes com maionese preparada artesanalmente, a presença de 0,2% de OEO resultou em redução na contagem de SE, constituindo-se em uma barreira adicional para a multiplicação do patógeno nesse produto. A análise sensorial da salada de legumes com maionese contendo 0,2% de OEO indicou que houve 95% de aceitação do aroma, 93% de aceitação do sabor e 74% de intenção de compra. A análise sensorial da maionese contendo 0,5% ou 1% de OEO indicou a inviabilidade de se aumentar a concentração do OEO na maionese como alternativa para melhorar o efeito antimicrobiano. / Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) is an enteropathogen relevant for the food industry, especially in foods that do not require heat treatment before consumption such as salads prepared with mayonnaise, frequently associated to outbreaks of salmonellosis. Natural antimicrobials can be used as an alternative procedure to control SE in these foods. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of origanum essential oil (OEO), nisin and EDTA, used individually and in combination, on the growth of SE in mayonnaise and in mayonnaise-based legume salad. The inhibitory activity was evaluated in vitro, in home made mayonnaise and in mayonnaise-based legume salad experimentally contaminated with SE at 103 CFU/g, stored under refrigeration (8°C) and at room temperature (30°C). The results of the in vitro tests indicated that a better antimicrobial effect of OEO on SE was achieved when OEO was used individually than when used combined with nisin or EDTA. Nor nisin nor EDTA, used individually, presented any effect against SE. The presence of OEO in mayonnaise did not add any additional effect to the antimicrobial activity of the intrinsec parameters in this food. In mayonnaise-based legume salad, 0.2% of OEO caused a reduction in the counts of SE, and was an additional hurdle for the growth of the pathogen in this product. The sensorial testing of mayonnaise-based legume salad containing 0.2% OEO indicated an acceptance of 95% for the aroma and 93% for the taste and 74% of purchasing intention. The sensorial testing of mayonnaise containing 0.5% or 1% OEO indicated that the increase in the content of OEO to increase the antimicrobial activity is not feasible.

Les infections à Salmonella Enteritidis chez les humains sont associées à la consommation d’œufs ou d’ovoproduits contaminés. La vaccination est un outil utilisé pour diminuer les risques d’infection à SE chez la volaille, mais avec des résultats variables. Au Canada deux bactérines, MBL SE4C et Layermune, sont couramment utilisées pour lutter contre SE. Cependant, leur efficacité n’a pas été complètement déterminée chez les poules pondeuses plus âgées. Par ailleurs, la capacité de ces vaccins à prévenir la transmission verticale et horizontale n’a pas encore été étudiée. L’objectif principal de cette étude était d’évaluer l’effet des deux bactérines sur la réponse immunitaire chez les poules pondeuses, de vérifier la protection conférée par ces vaccins contre l’infection expérimentale à SE, et d’identifier des protéines immunogènes afin de développer un vaccin sous-unitaire. Les oiseaux ont été vaccinés avec deux protocoles d’immunisation en cours d’élevage (soit à 12 et 18, ou à 16 semaines d’âge). Le groupe contrôle a été injecté avec la solution saline. Les oiseaux ont été inoculés per os avec 2 x 109 CFU de la souche SE lysotype 4 à 55 ou à 65 semaines d’âge. Les anticorps (IgG et IgA) ont été mesurés à différents temps avec un ELISA maison en utilisant l’antigène entier de SE. La phagocytose, flambée oxydative, les populations des splénocytes B et T ont été analysées en utilisant la cytométrie en flux. Les signes cliniques, l’excrétion fécale, la contamination des jaunes d’œufs et l’invasion des salmonelles dans les organes ont été étudiés pour évaluer l’efficacité de protection. La transmission horizontale a aussi été étudiée en évaluant l’infection à SE chez les oiseaux mis en contact avec les oiseaux inoculés. Les protéines immunogènes ont été identifiées par SDS-PAGE et Western blot à l’aide d’antisérums prélevés suite à la vaccination et/ou à l’infection expérimentale/naturelle, puis caractérisées par la spectrométrie de masse. Le protocole de vaccination avec deux immunisations a généré un niveau élevé de séroconversion à partir de 3 jusqu’à 32-34 semaines post-vaccination par rapport à celui avec une seule immunisation (p < 0.02), mais il n’y avait plus de différence entre les groupes à 54 et 64 semaines d’âge. Il n’y a pas eu de corrélation entre les niveaux d’IgG et les taux d’isolement des salmonelles dans les organes et des jaunes d’œuf. La production des IgA n’a été observée que chez les oiseaux vaccinés avec 2 injections de MBL SE4C (p ≤ 0.04). Après l’infection expérimentale, la production des IgA a été significativement plus élevée aux jours 1 et 7 p.i dans l’oviducte des oiseaux vaccinés (sauf pour le groupe vacciné avec 2 injections de Layermune) par comparaison avec le groupe contrôle (p ≤ 0.03). Seule la bactérine MBL SE4C a eu un effet protecteur contre la contamination des jaunes d’œuf chez les oiseaux infectés. Ce vaccin réduit partiellement en utilisant deux immunisations, le taux d’excrétion fécale des salmonelles chez les oiseaux inoculés et les oiseaux horizontalement infectés (p ≤ 0.02). Cinq des protéines identifiées par la spectrométrie de masse sont considérées comme des protéines potentiellement candidates pour une étude plus approfondie de leur immonogénicité: Lipoamide dehydrogenase, Enolase (2-phosphoglycerate dehydratase) (2-phospho-D-glycerate hydro-lyase), Elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu), Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) et DNA protection during starvation protein. En général, les bactérines ont induit une immunité humorale (IgG et IgA) chez les poules pondeuses. Cette réponse immunitaire a protégé partiellement les oiseaux quant à l’élimination des salmonelles, la contamination des jaunes d’œuf, ainsi que la transmission horizontale. Dans cette étude, la bactérine MBL SE4C (avec deux immunisations) s’est montrée plus efficace pour protéger les oiseaux que la bactérine Layermune. Nos résultats apportent des informations objectives et complémentaires sur le potentiel de deux bactérines pour lutter contre SE chez les poules pondeuses. Étant donné la protection partielle obtenue en utilisant ces vaccins, l’identification des antigènes immunogènes a permis de sélectionner des protéines spécifiques pour l’élaboration éventuelle d’un vaccin plus efficace contre SE chez les volailles. / Contaminated eggs and egg products have been associated with outbreaks of human Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) infections. Killed bacteria (bacterins) have been used to control Salmonella infections in poultry but variation in the conferred protection has been observed. In Canada the bacterins MBL SE4C and Layermune are currently used to control SE. However, their efficacy in protecting older layers has not been fully determined. Furthermore, the capacity of these bacterins to prevent vertical and horizontal transmissions has not yet been investigated. The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the effect of two available commercial bacterins on the immune response of laying hens, to verify the protection conferred by these vaccines against SE challenge and to identify immunogenic proteins to develop an oral subunit vaccine. Laying hens were vaccinated with two immunization schedules prior to the lay cycle (either at 12 and 18, or 16 weeks of age). The control group was injected with a saline solution. Laying hens were later inoculated per os with 2 x 109 CFU of SE PT4 strain either at 55 or 65 weeks of age. Serum IgG and mucosal IgA antibodies were measured with an in-house SE whole cell antigen ELISA. The phagocytosis, oxidative burst, splenic T and B cells populations were analyzed using flow cytometry. Clinical signs, fecal shedding, egg yolks contamination and organ invasion by SE were assessed to evaluate vaccine protection. Potential horizontal transmission from inoculated laying hens to non-inoculated laying hens, housed in the same isolator unit, was also evaluated. Immunogenic proteins were identified by SDS-PAGE and Western blot with sampled antisera during vaccination and/or infection of poultry with SE and then subjected to mass spectrometry. The vaccination protocol with two immunizations showed a higher seroconversion level than the single vaccination at 3 until 32-34 weeks post vaccination (p < 0.02) but no difference before challenge (54 and 64 old weeks). There was no relationship between high IgG level and SE isolation rates in organs and egg yolks. Only the MBL SE4C vaccine elicited IgA antibody production at 3 weeks post vaccination in both immunization protocols (p ≤ 0.04). Significant higher mucosal IgA levels were observed at day 1 and 7 post challenge in oviduct of vaccinated birds (except for the twice vaccinated Layermune group) compared to the control group (p ≤ 0.03). Humoral efficacy to protect from SE contamination of egg yolk was only observed in MBL SE4C vaccinated group and only this bacterin administered twice reduced SE shedding rate in inoculated birds and their exposed cagemates (p ≤ 0.02). A set of 5 proteins were considered as putative protein candidates to further detailed study on their immunogenicity: Lipoamide dehydrogenase; Enolase (2-phosphoglycerate dehydratase) (2-phospho-D-glycerate hydro-lyase); Elongation factor Tu (EF-Tu); Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) and DNA protection during starvation protein. Overall, the commercial bacterins induced humoral immunity (IgG and IgA antibodies) in laying hens. This immune response partially protected for SE clearance, egg yolks contamination as well as horizontal transmission. In this study, MBL SE4C bacterin appeared to be more efficient in comparison to Layermune for protection of hens with a vaccination protocol comprising two immunizations. Our results provide additional and objective information on the potential of these vaccines for the control of SE in laying hens. Considering the partial protection achieved with the use of these bacterins, the identification of immunogenic antigens could help in the selection of specific proteins to elaborate a more efficient vaccine against SE in poultry.

Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) é um enteropatógeno de grande preocupação para indústria de alimentos, principalmente de produtos que não podem ser submetidos a tratamento térmico, como as saladas à base de maionese, freqüentemente envolvidas em surtos de salmonelose. O uso de antimicrobianos naturais nesses produtos pode ser um método alternativo para o controle de SE. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o efeito antimicrobiano de óleo essencial de orégano, EDTA e nisina individualmente e a combinação de nisina com EDTA e nisina com óleo essencial de orégano no controle da multiplicação SE em salada de legumes com maionese. A atividade inibitória foi inicialmente avaliada in vitro e posteriormente em salada preparada com legumes, experimentalmente contaminados com SE, misturados à maionese, na concentração de 103 UFC/g, e armazenados em refrigeração (8°C) e em temperatura ambiente (30°C). Os resultados da avaliação in vitro indicaram que o OEO usado individualmente tem melhor efeito antimicrobiano contra SE do que quando empregado em combinação com nisina. Nem a nisina nem o EDTA, quando testados isoladamente ou combinados apresentaram efeito sobre SE. Na salada de legumes com maionese preparada artesanalmente, a presença de 0,2% de OEO resultou em redução na contagem de SE, constituindo-se em uma barreira adicional para a multiplicação do patógeno nesse produto. A análise sensorial da salada de legumes com maionese contendo 0,2% de OEO indicou que houve 95% de aceitação do aroma, 93% de aceitação do sabor e 74% de intenção de compra. A análise sensorial da maionese contendo 0,5% ou 1% de OEO indicou a inviabilidade de se aumentar a concentração do OEO na maionese como alternativa para melhorar o efeito antimicrobiano. / Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) is an enteropathogen relevant for the food industry, especially in foods that do not require heat treatment before consumption such as salads prepared with mayonnaise, frequently associated to outbreaks of salmonellosis. Natural antimicrobials can be used as an alternative procedure to control SE in these foods. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of origanum essential oil (OEO), nisin and EDTA, used individually and in combination, on the growth of SE in mayonnaise and in mayonnaise-based legume salad. The inhibitory activity was evaluated in vitro, in home made mayonnaise and in mayonnaise-based legume salad experimentally contaminated with SE at 103 CFU/g, stored under refrigeration (8°C) and at room temperature (30°C). The results of the in vitro tests indicated that a better antimicrobial effect of OEO on SE was achieved when OEO was used individually than when used combined with nisin or EDTA. Nor nisin nor EDTA, used individually, presented any effect against SE. The presence of OEO in mayonnaise did not add any additional effect to the antimicrobial activity of the intrinsec parameters in this food. In mayonnaise-based legume salad, 0.2% of OEO caused a reduction in the counts of SE, and was an additional hurdle for the growth of the pathogen in this product. The sensorial testing of mayonnaise-based legume salad containing 0.2% OEO indicated an acceptance of 95% for the aroma and 93% for the taste and 74% of purchasing intention. The sensorial testing of mayonnaise containing 0.5% or 1% OEO indicated that the increase in the content of OEO to increase the antimicrobial activity is not feasible.

Salmonella é um dos principais agentes de enfermidades transmitidas por alimentos em diversos países, sendo a carne de frango um dos principais veículos envolvidos em surtos. O Brasil vem se destacando como um dos maiores exportadores mundiais deste alimento. O ambiente de criação das aves é apontado como um importante foco de infecção das aves e o ambiente industrial de abate e processamento é importante na disseminação deste ·microrganismo. Na busca pela produção de alimentos seguros do ponto de vista microbiológico, uma das ferramentas utilizadas é a subtipagem de microrganismos isolados ao longo da cadeia de produção, que permite determinar rotas de contaminação do produto final. Os objetivos deste trabalho são: o estudo da disseminação dos subtipos de Salmonella Enteritidis nas várias etapas de uma cadeia de produção industrial de carne de frango, empregando-se diversos métodos de subtipagem e a determinação da resistência a antimicrobianos destas cepas. 108 isolados de Salmonella Enteritidis dos fagotipos PT1, PT4 e PT7a foram obtidos nos anos de 2002 e 2003, a partir de amostras ambientais e de frango relativas a sete sub-regiões de uma cadeia produtiva industrial avícola. Os perfis de resistência destes isolados foram determinados frente a antimicrobianos de uso humano e veterinário e eles foram submetidos a subtipagem por PFGE, RAPO, ribotipagem e PCR-ribotipagem. Foram detectados 21 perfis de resistência diferentes, com 6,5% das cepas sensíveis a todas as drogas, 33,3% resistentes a um ou dois antimicrobianos e 83,3% apresentando resistência intermediária a até quatro deles. Os níveis relativamente elevados de resistência são preocupantes e a diminuição da pressão seletiva deve ser um objetivo para os produtores de aves. De modo geral, a subtipagem permitiu separar as cepas em 13 genótipos, com elevada similaridade entre si. Porém, a maior parte das cepas (69,4%) pertenceu a apenas três deles, que foram encontrados ao longo de toda a cadeia produtiva. A ribotipagem foi o método que apresentou o melhor poder discriminatório (D = 0,701), porém nem todas as cepas foram tipáveis por este método. Não foram encontradas correlações entre os perfis de resistência a antimicrobianos e fagotipos, nem entre genótipos e fagotipos. Porém, dois genótipos proximamente correlacionados e predominantemente encontrados em uma sub-região reuniram apenas cepas com resistência intermediária ou resistentes exclusivamente à furazolidona. A similaridade elevada entre os genótipos evidencia a origem clonal das cepas. / Salmonella is one of the most important foodborne disease agents all over the world, and chicken is recognized as an important vehicle of the infection. Chicken production in Brazil has increased in the last couple of years and the country is now ranked 2nd as producer/exporter of this commodity. For this reason there is an increased concern over the safety of these goods. This study deals with the dissemination, antimicrobial resistance, and genetic characterization of S. Enteritidis strains isolated from an industrial chicken production chain. 108 isolates, phagetypes PT1, PT4 and PT7a, were obtained at different steps of the commercial production from farm to frozen cuts, and the broilers were from different producers supplying the same processing plant. Tests for susceptibility to 12 human and veterinary antimicrobial agents were performed. The strains were also typed by PFGE, RAPO, ribotyping, and PCR-ribotyping. 6.5% of the strains were susceptible to the 12 drugs tested and 33.3% were resistant to 1 or 2 of them. Intermediate resistance to up to 4 agents was observed in 83.3% of the isolates. Combining all the typing methods allowed the division of the strains in 13 genotypes with elevated degree of similarity. However, 69.4% of the strains belonged to 3 main phagetypes spread along the production chain. There was no correlation between phagetypes and genotypes, or phagetypes and resistance profiles. However, most strains from one sub-region were from 2 genotypes and showed intermediate resistance to, or were resistant to furazolidone. The high degree of similarity amongst the genotypes indicates the clonal origin of the strains. The relatively high resistance to antimicrobial agents is a cause of concern and trying to diminish the selective pressure has to be a goal for broiler producers.

Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-17T15:42:13Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 AlineSM_DISSERT.pdf: 1997460 bytes, checksum: 0ad037938fab17947fef7a249102b4ec (MD5) Previous issue date: 2013-07-31 / Aiming to consumer s safety the presence of pathogenic contaminants in foods must be monitored because they are responsible for foodborne outbreaks that depending on the level of contamination can ultimately cause the death of those who consume them. In industry is necessary that this identification be fast and profitable. This study shows the utility and application of near-infrared (NIR) transflectance spectroscopy as an alternative method for the identification and classification of Escherichia coli and Salmonella Enteritidis in commercial fruit pulp (pineapple). Principal Component Analysis (PCA), Independent Modeling of Class Analogy (SIMCA) and Discriminant Analysis Partial Least Squares (PLS-DA) were used in the analysis. It was not possible to obtain total separation between samples using PCA and SIMCA. The PLS-DA showed good performance in prediction capacity reaching 87.5% for E. coli and 88.3% for S. Enteritides, respectively. The best models were obtained for the PLS-DA with second derivative spectra treated with a sensitivity and specificity of 0.87 and 0.83, respectively. These results suggest that the NIR spectroscopy and PLS-DA can be used to discriminate and detect bacteria in the fruit pulp / Visando ? seguran?a do consumidor, ? de extrema import?ncia identificar a presen?a de contaminantes patog?nicos nos alimentos, pois os mesmos s?o respons?veis por surtos alimentares que dependendo do n?vel de contamina??o pode chegar a causar a morte de quem os consome. Na industria h? uma necessidade de que essa identifica??o de contaminantes seja r?pida e rent?vel. Este estudo mostra a aplica??o e utilidade de medidas espectrais de transflect?ncia no infravermelho pr?ximo (NIR) como um m?todo alternativo para a identifica??o e classifica??o de Escherichia coli e Salmonella Enteritidis em polpa de fruta comercial (abacaxi). An?lise de Componentes Principais (PCA), Modelagem Independente por Analogia Classe (SIMCA) e An?lise Discriminante por M?nimos Quadrados Parciais (PLS-DA) foram utilizados na an?lise. N?o foi poss?vel obter uma separa??o total entre as amostras usando PCA e SIMCA. O PLS-DA apresentou bom desempenho na capacidade de predi??o alcan?ando 87,5% para E. coli e 88,3% para S. Enteritides, respectivamente. Os melhores modelos obtidos para o PLS-DA com os espectros tratados com segunda derivada apresentaram sensibilidade e especificidade de 0,87 e 0,83, repectivamente. Estes resultados sugerem que a espectroscopia NIR e PLS-DA podem ser usados para discriminar e detectar bact?rias na polpa da fruta