Genetic analysis reveals toxin-encoding genes in a pathogenic isolate from a sick piglet, suggesting vaccine improvements.
The toxigenic Escherichia coli strain 546 was isolated from the tubular bone of a 10-day-old sick piglet. Genetic analysis revealed the presence of toxin-encoding genes, indicating the strain’s potential as a component for improving porcine vaccines.
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