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Comparison of Shiga-Toxigenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> Prevalences among Dairy, Feedlot, and Cow-Calf Herds in Washington State
1 Jul 2004
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Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) strains were isolated from 7.4% of 1,440 fecal and farm environmental samples. Shiga toxin gene and STEC prevalences were significantly associated with animal production type and season. A range of serogroups were identified. Nine percent of isolates possessed all three principal virulence markers: stx(2), eae, and ehx.
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