Genomic analysis of group B Streptococcus from milk demonstrates the need for improved biosecurity: a cross-sectional study of pastoralist camels in Kenya

Genomic analysis of group B Streptococcus from milk demonstrates the need for improved biosecurity: a cross-sectional study of pastoralist camels in Kenya

Abstract Background Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus, (GBS)) is the leading cause of mastitis (inflammation of the mammary gland) among dairy camels in Sub-Saharan Africa, with negative implications for milk production and quality and animal welfare. Camel milk is often consumed raw a...

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Main Authors: Dinah Seligsohn, Chiara Crestani, Taya L. Forde, Erika Chenais, Ruth N. Zadoks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Streptococcus agalactiae
Nomadic
Dairy
Camelids
Molecular epidemiology
Intramammary infection
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02228-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-021-02228-9

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