Risk of Shiga Toxigenic O157:H7 Infection from Raw and Fermented Milk in Sokoto Metropolis, Nigeria.

O157:H7 is an enteric foodborne pathogen associated with life threatening disease conditions. The enterobacteria are frequently found in cattle gastrointestinal tract with high potential of contaminating animal products such as meat, milk, and cheese. A cross-sectional study was conducted to investigate the presence of Shiga toxin-producing O157:H7 in milk products sold within Sokoto metropolis.