From: Escherichia coli O157:H7: distribution, molecular characterization, antimicrobial resistance patterns and source of contamination of sheep and goat carcasses at an export abattoir, Mojdo, Ethiopia
Species of animals
Type of sample
Virulent genes expressed
eaeA
stx1
stx2
Both stx2 & eaeA
Sheep
Mucosal swab
4
–
Fecal sample
1
Goat
Carcass outside
2
Skin swab
Knife
Total
10
0
7