Objective To establish a method for rapid detection of viable Cronobacter by reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR), in order to solve the false positive problem with DNA as template in common methods. Methods According to α-glucosidase gene sequence of the Cronobacter, specific primers and probes was designed for the determination of Cronobacter. The sensitivity and specificity of the RT-PCR method were compared with conventional methods. Results The RT-PCR method could effectively amplified specific fragment of Cronobacter. In the pure culture, the sensitivity was up to 10 CFU/mL. The limit of detection of the artificial milk powder after 7 h was 1×10 CFU/mL. Conclusion This method can rapidly detect the viable Cronobacter in the powdered milk.
标题:RT-PCR快速检测婴幼儿奶粉中的克罗诺杆菌活菌研究
英文标题:Rapid detection of Cronobacter in infant milk powder by reverse transcription PCR