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Occurrence of Escherichia coli in Wild Cottontail Rabbits.

Authors :
Kozlowski R
Glantz PJ
Anthony RG
Source :
Applied and environmental microbiology [Appl Environ Microbiol] 1977 Mar; Vol. 33 (3), pp. 563-6.
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

Free-ranging cottontail rabbits (Sylvilagus floridanus) from two areas in central Pennsylvania were sampled over a 4-year period. Large numbers of coliforms were isolated from the intestinal tracts of these animals; in 136 of the 141 rabbits sampled, Escherichia coli was found to be a major component of the alimentary flora. Four serogroups (O7, O77, O73, and O103) were predominant among the isolates and were considered resistant coliflora of this species of cottontail rabbit.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0099-2240
Volume :
33
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Applied and environmental microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16345208
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/aem.33.3.563-566.1977