Escherichia coli (including O157:H7): an environmental health perspective.

Author(s) : MOLENDA J. R.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Some of the basic bacteriological and serological characteristics of E. coli are presented. This is followed by a discussion of the five different kinds of pathogenic E. coli involved in human gastrointestinal infections. The epidemiology of each is considered along with control measures. Environmental aspects in their spread and their implications are considered.

Details

  • Original title: Escherichia coli (including O157:H7): an environmental health perspective.
  • Record ID : 1996-1602
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Dairy Food environ. Sanit. - vol. 14 - n. 12
  • Publication date: 1994/12
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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