The genus Cronobacter consists of a diverse group of Gram-negative bacilli and comprises
seven species: Cronobacter sakazakii, Cronobacter malonaticus, Cronobacter muytjensii …

Although necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the most lethal gastrointestinal disease in the
neonatal population, its pathogenesis is poorly understood. Risk factors include prematurity …

Members of the genus Cronobacter are an emerging group of opportunist Gram-negative
pathogens. This genus was previously thought to be a single species, called Enterobacter …

Cronobacter sakazakii is an important pathogen associated with the development of
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), infant sepsis, and meningitis. Several randomized …

Necrotizing enterocolitis remains one of the most vexing problems in the neonatal intensive
care unit. Risk factors for NEC include prematurity, formula feeding, and inappropriate …

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a gut inflammatory disorder which constitutes one of the
leading causes of morbidity and mortality for preterm infants. The pathophysiology of NEC is …

Development of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) requires a susceptible host, typically a
premature infant or an infant with congenital heart disease, enteral feedings and bacterial …

Cronobacter species, in particular C. sakazakii, is an opportunistic bacterial pathogen
implicated in the development of potentially debilitating illnesses in infants (< 12months old) …

Cronobacter sakazakii, an emerging foodborne pathogen that was isolated primarily from
powdered infant formula, poses an important issue in food safety due to its high stress …

The protozoan parasite Giardia duodenalis is responsible for more than 280 million cases of
gastrointestinal complaints (“giardiasis”) every year, worldwide. Infections are acquired …