PCR Based Detection of Shiga Toxin Producing E. coli in Commercial Poultry and Related Environments

Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing E. coli (STEC) is the most important foodborne pathogen which is the causal agent of mild diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS) in human. The present study was designed to determine the prevalence and identification of Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing E. c...

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Main Authors: Homaira Anzum Himi, Md. Shafiullah Parvej, M. Bahanur Rahman, K M Nasiruddin, Wahedul Karim Ansari, Md. Mostakin Ahamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkish Science and Technology Publishing (TURSTEP) 2015-03-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Agriculture: Food Science and Technology
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://www.agrifoodscience.com/index.php/TURJAF/article/view/293