Prevalence and Characterization of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from Slaughtered Qurban Animal in Jakarta Province
Abstract: This study was
conducted to investigate the presence of shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli
(STEC) and the possibility of carrying rfbE gene and H7 flagellar on meat,
liver, and stool samples collected from Jakarta Province of Indonesia. A total
of 51 samples collected from meat, liver, and stool of slaughtered cattle from
qurban festival were tested using conventional culture and multiplex PCR
methods. STEC non O157 were detected in meat (5.3%) and stool (8.3%) with one
isolate from stool carried H7 flagellar. However, all isolates were lacking of
rfbE gene. In antimicrobial susceptibility tests, the STEC isolates showed
antibiotic resistance to erythromycin and oxacillin. Overall, the result shows
that meat and liver of this origin activity represents a potential risk to
human health.
Author: Siti Gusti Ningrum, R.
D. Soejoedono, H. Latif, W. Arnafia, I. W. T. Wibawan
Journal Code: jppeternakangg160043
