Hepatic Abscess in Sheep and Goat Caused by O26 Escherichia Coli Serotype : An Emerging Pathogen
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2015-07
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Liver abscess is a major economic problem in
meat industry due to condemnation of edible part
of carcass. In this study, an incidence 0.224%
(56/25000) of hepatic abscess was recorded.
Escherichia coli was isolated in highest number
of cases which showed metallic sheen on eosin
methylene blue agar in 12 cases (21.48%).
Serotype O26 E. coli was identiļ¬ed and recognized as an emerging pathogen.
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Veterinary Science, Veterinary Pathology