Comparative Pathogenicity of Wildlife and Bovine O157:H7 Strains in Experimentally Inoculated Neonatal Jersey Calves.

Shiga toxin-producing , like O157:H7, are important human and animal pathogens. Naturally-acquired O157:H7 infections occur in numerous species but, particularly, cattle have been identified as a significant reservoir for human cases. O157:H7 are isolated from a number of domestic and wild animals, including rodents that share a living space with cattle.