Browsing by Subject "E. coli O157:H7"
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Genotypic characterization of ecoli O157:H7 isolates from different sources in the North–West Province, South Africa, using enterobacterial repetitive intergenic consensus PCR analysis
(MDPI, 2014)In many developing countries, proper hygiene is not strictly implemented when animals are slaughtered and meat products become contaminated. Contaminated meat may contain Escherichia coli (E. coli) O157:H7 that could cause ... -
Induction of Shiga Toxins in Escherichia coli O157: H7 Isolated from Groundwater in the North West Province, South Africa intended for human consumption using Ampicillin and Tetracycline
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)A total of 67 isolates from groundwater were used to determine their susceptibilities against 7 antibiotics and the Multiple Antibiotic Resistance (MAR) patterns were compiled. Most isolates were resistant to amocyxillin, ... -
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of sorbitol-fermenting Escherichia coli O157: H7 isolated from retail beef and mince beef
(Kamla-Raj, 2016)Escherichia coli occur as normal flora in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. However, shiga-toxin producing E. coli and most especially serotype O157:H7 are a major group of food-borne pathogens. The consumption ...