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Occurrence and strain diversity of Arcobacter species isolated from healthy Belgian pigs.
Research in microbiology - 1 Oct 2004
Van Driessche Ellen, Houf Kurt, Vangroenweghe Frédéric, Nollet Nathalie, De Zutter Lieven, Vandamme Peter, Van Hoof Jan
Abstract excerpt
In this study, Arcobacter species were isolated from clinically healthy porkers and sows on four unrelated pig farms, using a quantitative isolation protocol. Isolates were identified by m-PCR, and fingerprints were distinguished by modified ERIC-PCR. The prevalence of Arcobacter in pigs ranged from 16 to 85%. Arcobacter excretion ranged from 0 to 10(4) CFUg(-1) feces. Arcobacter butzleri was the most frequently...
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