Prevalence of Shiga-toxigenic <em>Escherichia coli</em> in Mauritian dairy cattle

Prevalence of Shiga-toxigenic <em>Escherichia coli</em> in Mauritian dairy cattle

Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) are important human pathogens (1). They are characterized by their ability to pro­duce Shiga toxins (stx1 and stx2). Seven STEC have been shown to withstand food processing procedures that are expected to ensure food safety. Clinical symptoms associated with...

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Main Authors: Sébatien Ian Lloyd Thierry, Sunita Jeewantee Santchurn, Yasmina Jaufeerally-Fakim, James E. Gannon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2015-06-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
Subjects:
Mauritius
Dairy cattle
Escherichia coli
Microbiology
Contamination
Online Access:https://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/10182

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