Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4368694 | International Journal of Food Microbiology | 2011 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠593 foodborne STEC strains were analyzed for serotypes and for nine virulence genes. ⺠We found significant similarities between the animal origin of food and virulence markers of STEC. ⺠Characteristics of STEC from food resembled those of faecal STEC from the same animal species. ⺠The food producing animal was identified as most important source for entry of STEC in the food chain. ⺠Hygiene in milking and slaughtering is most critical for entry of STEC in the food chain.
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Authors
Annett Martin, Lothar Beutin,