The prevalence of Shiga toxin-producing strains of Escherichia coli in cattle and pigs at slaughterhouses in the Czech Republic
Shiga toxin-producing strains of Escherichia coli (STEC) are significant agents of alimentary infections in humans. The prevalence of these infections is lower than that of campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis, though there are clinically severe infections that may have lethal consequences in the case of complications. STEC monitoring was performed in cattle and pigs at selected Czech … [Read more…]