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Multiple-locus variable number of tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) of Irish verocytotoxigenic Escherichia coli O157 from feedlot cattle: uncovering strain dissemination routes.
BMC veterinary research - 24 Jan 2008
Murphy Mary, Minihan Donal, Buckley James F, O'Mahony Micheál, Whyte Paul, Fanning Séamus
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The identification of the routes of dissemination of Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157 through a cohort of cattle is a critical step to control this pathogen at farm level. The aim of this study was to identify potential routes of dissemination of E. coli O157 using Multiple-Locus Variable number of tandem repeat Analysis (MLVA). RESULTS: Thirty-eight environmental and sixteen cattle faecal isolates,...
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