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The sensitivity and accuracy of molecular diagnosis of Salmonella from meat and poultry products using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was compared with conventional microbiological methods. A total of 212 samples representing the most frequently used fresh and frozen meat and poultry products (whole, cut, ground, and processed) were collected from different locations within the city of Irbid. DNA was extracted directly from each food sample and amplified using Salmonella-specific primers. Samples were also analysed using conventional microbiological methods for the presence of Salmonella spp. Results showed that Salmonella was detected in 185 samples out of 212 (87%) by PCR technique, while 172 (81%) samples were detected Salmonella positive by conventional microbiological methods. On the other hand, 27 (12.7%) samples were negative by PCR and 40 (18.8%) samples were negative by conventional microbiological methods. PCR assay proved to be an effective method for Salmonella detection in meat and poultry products with high specificity and sensitivity and more importantly a less time-consuming procedure. Using PCR, Salmonella spp. detection could be achieved within 24–36 h compared to 3–8 days for the conventional microbiological methods.
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Malkawi, H.I. Molecular identification of Salmonella isolates from poultry and meat productsin Irbid City, Jordan. World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 19, 455–459 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1025113912366
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