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Variability of Pasteurella multocida isolated from Icelandic sheep and detection of the toxA gene.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Sept 2016
Einarsdottir Thorbjorg, Gunnarsson Eggert, Sigurdardottir Olof G, Jorundsson Einar, Fridriksdottir Vala, Thorarinsdottir Gudridur E, Hjartardottir Sigridur
Abstract excerpt
Pasteurella multocida can be part of the upper respiratory flora of animals, but under conditions of stress or immunocompromisation, the bacteria can cause severe respiratory symptoms. In this study, we compared 10 P. multocida isolates from Icelandic sheep with respiratory symptoms and 19 isolates from apparently healthy abattoir sheep. We examined capsule type, genetic variability and the presence of the toxA...
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