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Diversity of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in sheep flocks of Paraná State, southern Brazil.
Veterinary microbiology - 30 Jan 2015
Martins Fernando Henrique, Guth Beatriz Ernestina Cabilio, Piazza Roxane Maria, Leão Sylvia Cardoso, Ludovico Agostinho, Ludovico Marilúcia Santos, Dahbi Ghizlane, Marzoa Juan, Mora Azucena, Blanco Jorge, Pelayo Jacinta Sanchez
Abstract excerpt
Sheep constitute an important source of zoonotic pathogens as Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). In this study, the prevalence, serotypes and virulence profiles of STEC were investigated among 130 healthy sheep from small and medium farms in southern Brazil. STEC was isolated from 65 (50%) of the tested animals and detected in all flocks. A total of 70 STEC isolates were characterized, and belonged to...
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