Prevalence and characterization of verotoxigenic-Escherichia coli isolates from pigs in Malaysia
Background: Postweaning diarrhea caused by pathogenic Escherichia coli, in particular verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC), has caused significant economic losses in the pig farming industry worldwide. However, there is limited information on VTEC in Malaysia. The objective of this study was to characteriz...
Main Authors: | Ho, Wing Sze, Tan, Lai Kuan, Ooi, Peck Toung, Yeo, Chew Chieng, Thong, Kwai Lin |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BioMed Central
2013
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Online Access: | http://eprints.um.edu.my/10647/1/Ho%2C_2013.pdf |
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