Characterization of Virulence and Persistence Abilities of Listeria monocytogenes Strains Isolated from Food Processing Premises.

JOURNAL OF FOOD PROTECTION(2019)

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We report the characterization of 15 Listeria monocytogenes strains isolated from various food processing plants by multivirulence locus sequence typing to determine virulence types (VTs) and epidemic clones. Molecular mechanisms involved in adaptation to food processing environments and related to virulence were also studied. Phenotypic behaviors associated with various antimicrobials, biofilm formations, and invasiveness were assessed. There were 11 VTs among the 15 L. monocytogenes strains. Strains belonging to six VTs were stress survival islet 1 (SSI-1) and one strain of VT94 was SSI-2. Tn6188 was found in VT6 and VT94 strains, and bcrABC cassette genes were identified in VT21, VT60, and VT63 strains. Only one strain, in VT20, showed llxS, whereas a full-size inlA was detected in strains belonging to VT8, VT20, VT21, and VT63. VT10, VT20, VT21, VT60, and VT63 strains were the most tolerant to studied disinfectants. A VT6 strain showed the strongest biofilm formation ability in polyvinyl chloride, and strains belonging to VT10, VT11, VT20, and VT94 had moderate abilities. Antimicrobial sensitivity tests showed that all the L. monocytogenes strains were multidrug resistant. F tests revealed that only strains of VT10, VT60, and VT94 were significantly noninvasive (P < 0.05) in Caco-2 cells. Our findings illustrate how L. monocytogenes isolates exploit diverse mechanisms to adapt to adverse conditions. Consequently, detailed characterization of L. monocytogenes isolates is required for comprehensive elimination of this pathogenic bacterium in food processing environments. HIGHLIGHTS Virulence types of epidemic clones are multidrug resistant and tolerant to disinfectants. Presence of SSI-1, SSI-2, Tn6188, and ability to form biofilm support persistent strains. Strains unable to invade Caco-2 cells have higher tolerance to disinfectants exposure.
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Antimicrobial resistance,Biofilm,Genotyping,Listeria monocytogenes,Persistence,Virulence
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