Med. Weter. 70 (11), 669-672, 2014
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| Sosnowski M., Czubkowska A., Korpysa – Dzirba W., Ostrowska M, Rola J. G., Osek J. |
| Cronobacter sakazakii – characteristics and significance in food microbiology |
| Cronobacter sakazakii has been separated from Enterobacter cloace. They are present in the environment and a wide variety of foods. Their presence in milk and infant formulas is a particular threat. Newborns, infants and immunocompromised adults are exposed to the infections caused by C. sakazakii. The bacteria are responsible for rare but life-threatening cases of sepsis, necrotizing enterocolitis, and purulent meningitis. They are usually sensitive to ampicillin, tetracycline, chloramphenicol, gentamicin, and third-generation cephalosporins; however, some strains are resistant to many antibiotics and a constant increase in antibiotic resistance is observed. C. sakazakii infections are more common in newborns and infants. The mortality caused by the presence of C. sakazakii is high and ranges from 40-80%. The mechanisms of virulence of this species are still in the research stage. |
| Key words: Cronobacter sakazakii, milk and milk products, food infections |