Multiple-locus variable number of tandem repeat analysis (MLVA) of Irish verocytotoxigenic <it>Escherichia coli </it>O157 from feedlot cattle: uncovering strain dissemination routes

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The identification of the routes of dissemination of <it>Escherichia coli (E. coli) </it>O157 through a cohort of cattle is a critical step to control this pathogen at farm level. The aim of this study was to identify pot...

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Main Authors: O'Mahony Micheál, Buckley James F, Minihan Donal, Murphy Mary, Whyte Paul, Fanning Séamus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1746-6148/4/2