Isolation and identification of motile aeromonas species in Ezine cheeses consumed in Canakkale (Turkey)

In this study, Aeromonads prevalence in Ezine cheeses which could cause especially acute gastroenterit, local or systemic infections were researched.100 samples of Ezine cheese which were offered to comsumption in different points of sale of Canakkale (Türkiye) were investigated for the presence of motile Aeromonas.As a result of microbiological analysis, 2 % motile Aeromonas species were isolated. These were identified as Aeromonas caviae.It was determined that Ezine cheese curasumpted in Canakkale were contaminated with motile Aeromonas species and also, A. caviae as potantial pathogen was frequently identified species. Thus, it was suggested that necessary hygienic precautions must be taken in process to present potantial risk for public health that caused by motile Aeromonas spp.Keywords : Ezine cheeses, motile Aeromonas, Aeromonas caviae.