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Glyphosate suppresses the antagonistic effect of Enterococcus spp. on Clostridium botulinum.
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Anaerobe [Anaerobe] 2013 Apr; Vol. 20, pp. 74-8. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Feb 06. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- During the last 10-15 years, an increase of Clostridium botulinum associated diseases in cattle has been observed in Germany. The reason for this development is currently unknown. The normal intestinal microflora is a critical factor in preventing intestinal colonisation by C. botulinum as shown in the mouse model of infant botulism. Numerous bacteria in the gastro-intestinal tract (GIT) produce bacteriocines directed against C. botulinum and other pathogens: Lactic acid producing bacteria (LAB) such as lactobacilli, lactococci and enterococci, generate bacteriocines that are effective against Clostridium spp. A reduction of LAB in the GIT microbiota by ingestion of strong biocides like glyphosate could be an explanation for the observed increase in levels of C. botulinum associated diseases. In the present paper, we report on the toxicity of glyphosate to the most prevalent Enterococcus spp. in the GIT. Ingestion of this herbicide could be a significant predisposing factor that is associated with the increase in C. botulinum mediated diseases in cattle.<br /> (Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Animals
Botulism epidemiology
Botulism microbiology
Cattle
Cattle Diseases epidemiology
Cattle Diseases microbiology
Clostridium botulinum classification
Clostridium botulinum drug effects
Enterococcus classification
Enterococcus drug effects
Enterococcus metabolism
Gastrointestinal Tract microbiology
Glycine pharmacology
Mice
Glyphosate
Antibiosis drug effects
Botulism veterinary
Clostridium botulinum growth & development
Enterococcus growth & development
Glycine analogs & derivatives
Herbicides pharmacology
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1095-8274
- Volume :
- 20
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Anaerobe
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23396248
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anaerobe.2013.01.005