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Longitudinal Study of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli and Campylobacter jejuni on Finnish Dairy Farms and in Raw Milk.
Applied and environmental microbiology - 1 Apr 2019
Jaakkonen Anniina, Castro Hanna, Hallanvuo Saija, Ranta Jukka, Rossi Mirko, Isidro Joana, Lindström Miia, Hakkinen Marjaana
Abstract excerpt
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and Campylobacter jejuni are notable health hazards associated with the consumption of raw milk. These bacteria may colonize the intestines of asymptomatic cattle and enter bulk tank milk via fecal contamination during milking. We studied the frequency of STEC O157:H7 and C. jejuni contamination in tank milk (n = 785) and the in-line milk filters of milking machines...
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