Chronic intramammary infection by Listeria monocytogenes in a clinically healthy goat – a case report

Chronic intramammary infection by Listeria monocytogenes in a clinically healthy goat – a case report

Abstract Background Listeria monocytogenes is a ubiquitous Gram-positive bacterium responsible for a severe foodborne disease in humans, and contaminated dairy products can be an important source of infection. Typically, infected dairy ruminants show clinical manifestations including encephalitis, s...

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Main Authors: Maria Filippa Addis, Tiziana Cubeddu, Ylenia Pilicchi, Stefano Rocca, Renata Piccinini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Listeria monocytogenes
Goat
Milk
Intramammary infection
Subclinical mastitis
Bacterial shedding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-019-1989-3

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