Isolation of enterotoxigenic harboring gene and enteropathogenic (serogroups O18, O114, and O125) from soft and hard artisanal cheeses in Egypt.

Background: Soft and hard artisanal cheeses are regularly consumed in Egypt. These products are usually processed from raw milk which may harbor many pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms.

Aim: To evaluate the safety of some artisanal cheeses in Egypt, such as Ras, Domiati, and Mish, through chemical and microbiological examination.