Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli prevalence in laboratory rabbits

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Byrd, Charles P.; Donocoff, Rachel S.; Rodriguez, Loretta; Swennes, Alton G.; Jordan, Ellen Marie Buckley; ... Show more
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Abstract
Rabbit-origin enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) causes substantial diarrhea-associated morbidity and has zoonotic potential. A culture-based survey was undertaken to ascertain its prevalence. EPEC was isolated from 6/141 (4.3%) commercially-acquired laboratory rabbits. Three of these did not have diarrhea or EPEC-typical intestinal lesions; they instead had background plasmacytic intestinal inflammation. Asymptomatically infected rabbits may function as EPEC reservoirs. Keyword: Escherichia coli infections; Laboratory animals; Rabbits; Diarrhea; Zoonoses; Inflammation
Date issued
2013-01
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http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/117667
Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Division of Comparative Medicine
Journal
Veterinary Microbiology
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Elsevier BV
Citation
Swennes, Alton G. et al. “Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli Prevalence in Laboratory Rabbits.” Veterinary Microbiology 163, 3–4 (May 2013): 395–398 © 2013 Elsevier B.V.
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0378-1135
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