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Enterohemorrhagic E. coli strains (EHEC): topicality in the Federal Republic of Germany? 3. Detection methods for VTEC/EHEC strains.

Enterohämorrhagische E. coli (EHEC): aktuelle Lebensmittelinfektionserreger auch in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? 3. Nachweismöblichkeiten für VTEC und EHEC.

Author(s) : BÜLTE M., HECKÖTTER S., KEIL P., SCHUY C., MÜLLER A., ALEKSIC S.

Type of article: Article

Summary

This communication deals with different detection systems for verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) strains. The methods are divided into phenotypical and genotypical detection systems. For the present it seems to be necessary to establish a VT-screening method. Before screening, an enrichment step is imperative. Subsequent to detection, VTEC have to be isolated and differentiated. Virulence factors can be determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results by PCR are available within a few hours.

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  • Original title: Enterohämorrhagische E. coli (EHEC): aktuelle Lebensmittelinfektionserreger auch in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland? 3. Nachweismöblichkeiten für VTEC und EHEC.
  • Record ID : 1999-0162
  • Languages: German
  • Source: Fleischwirtschaft - vol. 78 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1998/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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