Publications by authors named "Akiyo Wakabayashi"
Jpn J Infect Dis
July 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the role of domestic animals in spreading diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) in Japan by analyzing food and fecal samples from cattle, pigs, and chickens.
- The two most common virulence genes found were astA (46.8% prevalence) and eae (27.4%), with specific genes like stx1 and stx2 being more prevalent in cattle.
- The results suggest cattle may contribute to human diarrheal diseases through Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, while pigs could be linked to enterotoxigenic E. coli infections, emphasizing the complex relationship between animals and human health.
