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Epidemiology of Shiga-Toxin Producing Escherichia Coli (Stec) in Swine

Objective

Long term goal is to reduce the zoonotic transmission of food-borne pathogens in pork. The overall research objective of this proposal is to fill a critical information gap regarding the epidemiology of shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) shedding in swine.

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Approach:
The approach is phenotypic and genotypic characterization of STEC isolates from longitudinally sampled swine.

Investigators
Fratamico, Pina
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2011
End date
2012
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
1935-42000-070-02
Accession number
420566
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
Prevention and Control
Escherichia coli
Commodities
Meat, Poultry, Game
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