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Pheno-genotypic characterisation of Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolates from domestic and wild ruminants.
Veterinary microbiology - 19 May 2010
Sánchez S, Martínez R, Rey J, García A, Blanco J, Blanco M, Blanco J E, Mora A, Herrera-León S, Echeita A, Alonso J M
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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 represents a major public health concern worldwide, with ruminants recognised as their main natural reservoir. The aim of this work was to determine the phenotypic features and genetic relationships of 46 E. coli O157:H7 isolates obtained from sheep, cattle and deer faeces and from unpasteurised goat milk in Spain over a period of 11 years. Characterisation...
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