Preliminary evidence that American bullfrogs (Rana catesbeiana) are suitable hosts for Escherichia coli O157:H7 |
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| Authors: | Gray Matthew J Rajeev Sreekumari Miller Debra L Schmutzer A Chandler Burton Elizabeth C Rogers Emily D Hickling Graham J |
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| Institution: | The University of Tennessee, Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries, Knoxville 37996, USA. |
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| Abstract: | We orally inoculated Rana catesbeiana tadpoles (n=23) and metamorphs (n=24) to test their suitability as hosts for Escherichia coli O157:H7. Tadpoles were housed in flowthrough aquaria and did not become infected. Metamorphs were housed in stagnant aquaria, and 54% tested positive through 14 days postinoculation, suggesting that they are suitable hosts for E. coli O157:H7. |
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