Bactérias patogênicas relacionadas à ingestão de pescados - revisão

Abstract

Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Salmonella, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus are common human pathogens and distributed in various environments. They are isolated frequently in fish, shrimp, shellfish, crabs, sushi and sashimi, among others, which have become part of the Brazilian diet, primarily due to changes in the dietary habits of the population. Bacteria, addressed in this work, and on which the legislation sets limits often do not alter the appearance of the fish. The main reason of these limitations is because they are pathogenic to man although don’t cause any spoilage in the products. Therefore, shortly after the death of fish, all necessary care must be implemented in order to avoid the appearance of conditions that favor the introduction and development of pathogens and pests. These pathogens have been considered as a common cause of gastroenteritis cases in several countries and in several Brazilian states, most often associated with the consumption of fish.