Main description:

Campylobacter: Features, Prevention and Detection of Foodborne Disease is a unique and valuable reference for researchers in academics and industry as well as risk managers and students in the field needing to understand how this specific pathogen behaves in order to improve control of the whole food processing chain. The content in this book provides essential, specific information to help further understand the disease and its impact on public health. Furthermore the characteristics of the pathogen are detailed as well as prevention and mitigation strategies. Written by national and international experts in the field, this book will be a practical source of information for food scientists, food microbiologists, food technologists, food industry responsibles, public health specialists, and students.

Contents:

1. Human Campylobacteriosis
2. Impact of Campylobacteriosis on Public Health
3. Taxonomy and Physiological Characteristics
4. Phenotypic and Molecular Detection and Typing Methods
5. Epidemiology of Campylobacter
6. Prevention and Mitigation Strategies
7. Legal Aspects/Microbiological Criteria