Cross-sectional study: prevalence of oedema disease Escherichia coli (EDEC) in weaned piglets in Germany at pen and farm levels

Cross-sectional study: prevalence of oedema disease Escherichia coli (EDEC) in weaned piglets in Germany at pen and farm levels

Abstract Background Escherichia coli bacteria capable of producing the toxin Stx2e and possessing F18-fimbriae (edema disease E. coli, EDEC) are considered causative agents of porcine oedema disease. This disease, which usually occurs in piglets shortly after weaning, has a high lethality in affecte...

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Main Authors: Pia I. Berger, Steffen Hermanns, Katharina Kerner, Friederike Schmelz, Verena Schüler, Christa Ewers, Rolf Bauerfeind, Marcus G. Doherr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:Porcine Health Management
Subjects:
Oedema disease
Piglets
EDEC
Stx2e
F18 fimbriae
Prevalence
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00343-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40813-023-00343-9

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