| prevalence of shiga-toxigenic escherichia coli o157:h7 in adult dairy cattle. | to describe shiga-toxigenic escherichia coil o157:h7 (stec o157:h7) fecal shedding prevalence, seasonal fecal shedding patterns, and site-specific prevalence from the oral cavity, skin, and feces of dairy cattle. | 2004 | 15074864 |
| prevalence of escherichia coli o157:h7 in white-tailed deer from louisiana. | escherichia coli o157:h7 (ec o157) is an important zoonosis. white-tailed deer (odocoileus virginianus) have been implicated in transmission of this bacterium to humans and have been suggested as reservoirs that might affect carriage in cattle populations. our study objectives were to estimate prevalence of ec o157 in feces of hunter-harvested deer and to describe fecal shedding patterns in a captive herd sampled over 1 yr. prevalence of ec o157 in hunter-harvested deer was 0.3% (n = 338). in au ... | 2004 | 15362843 |
| prevalence of selected bacterial infections associated with the use of animal waste in louisiana. | human health is a major concern when considering the disposal of large quantities of animal waste. health concerns could arise from exposure to pathogens and excess nitrogen associated with this form of pollution. the objective was to collect and analyze health data related to selected bacterial infections associated with the use of animal waste in louisiana. an analysis of adverse health effects has been conducted based on the incidence/prevalence rates of campylobacteriosis, e. coli o157:h7 in ... | 2005 | 16705805 |
| prevalence of escherichia coli o157:h7 bacterial infections associated with the use of animal wastes in louisiana for the period 1996-2004. | animal waste from dairy and poultry operations is an economical and commonly used fertilizer in the state of louisiana. the application of animal waste to pasture lands not only is a source of fertilizer, but also allows for a convenient method of waste disposal. the disposal of animal wastes on land is a potential non-point source of water degradation. human health is a major concern when considering the disposal of large quantities of animal waste. health concerns could exist from exposure to ... | 2006 | 16823082 |