Author/Authors :
Khaqan Shah, Mian Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia , Abdul Aziz, Saleha Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia , Zakaria, Zunita Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia , Col Lin, Lee Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Universiti Putra Malaysia, UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia , Dauda Goni, Mohammed School of Medical Sciences - Kelantan Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia
Abstract :
Pathogenic / diarrheagenic Escherichia coli is a major foodborne pathogen worldwide, thus of great public health concern. These E. coli can be found in human, animals and environment, including soil and water. Infections caused by pathogenic E. coli may occur due to direct contact with infected animals and contaminated environment as well as consumption of contaminated or undercooked food and untreated water. This review highlights the occurrence of pathogenic E. coli in Malaysia.
Keywords :
Pathogenic E. coli , E. coli O157 , Diarrheagenic , Foodborne , Public health
