Stress induced <it>Salmonella </it>Typhimurium recrudescence in pigs coincides with cortisol induced increased intracellular proliferation in macrophages

<p>Abstract</p> <p><it>Salmonella </it>Typhimurium infections in pigs often result in the development of carriers that intermittently excrete <it>Salmonella </it>in very low numbers. During periods of stress, for example transport to the slaughterhouse, recr...

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Main Authors: Verbrugghe Elin, Boyen Filip, Van Parys Alexander, Van Deun Kim, Croubels Siska, Thompson Arthur, Shearer Neil, Leyman Bregje, Haesebrouck Freddy, Pasmans Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-12-01
Series:Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.veterinaryresearch.org/content/42/1/118