Article
Characterization of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli isolated from healthy pigs in China.
BMC microbiology - 6 Jan 2014
Meng Qiong, Bai Xiangning, Zhao Ailan, Lan Ruiting, Du Huamao, Wang Tao, Shi Changyou, Yuan Xuejiao, Bai Xuemei, Ji Shaobo, Jin Dong, Yu Bo, Wang Yan, Sun Hui, Liu Kai, Xu Jianguo, Xiong Yanwen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is recognized as an important human diarrheal pathogen. Swine plays an important role as a carrier of this pathogen. In this study we determined the prevalence and characteristics of STEC from healthy swine collected between May 2011 and August 2012 from 3 cities/provinces in China. RESULTS: A total of 1003 samples, including 326 fecal, 351 small...
Topics
- Animals
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Carrier State
- China
- Cluster Analysis
- Colon
- Disease Reservoirs
- Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
- Escherichia coli Infections
- Escherichia coli Proteins
