Foodborne pathogenic bacteria in wild European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus)

Abstract Background European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) are widely distributed across Europe. They may play an important role by spreading zoonotic bacteria in the environment and to humans and animals. The aim of our work was to study the prevalence and characteristics of the most important fo...

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Main Authors: Maria Fredriksson-Ahomaa, Venla Johansson, Viivi Heljanko, Elina Nuotio, Heini Nihtilä, Annamari Heikinheimo, Rauni Kivistö
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-07-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-024-00747-9