CHARACTERIZATION OF ENTEROTOXIGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI
OBJECTIVES: Colibacillosis is a disease characterized by postweaning diarrhea, edema, and death in newborn or recently weaned pigs. The etiological agents are Escherichia coli strains K88, K99, 987-P and F-41.
APPROACH: Scientists will attempt to characterize these strains on the molecular level andstudy their antigenic differences. Researchers will also attempt to develop a rapid diagnostic assay utilizing monoclonal antibodies. A rapid diagnostic DNA assay utilizing the Polymerase Chain Reaction will also be attempted.
PROGRESS: 1996/10 TO 1999/09
This project was not funded for research and has been removed from the plan of work for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. OBJECTIVES: Colibacillosis is a disease characterized by postweaning diarrhea, edema, and death in newborn or recently weaned pigs. The etiological agents are Escherichia coli strains K88, K99, 987-P and F-41. APPROACH: Scientists will attempt to characterize these strains on the molecular level andstudy their antigenic differences. Researchers will also attempt to develop a rapid diagnostic assay utilizing monoclonal antibodies. A rapid diagnostic DNA assay utilizing the Polymerase Chain Reaction will also be attempted.
PUBLICATIONS: 1996/10 TO 1999/09
No publications reported this period
PROJ NO: NCX-147-5-97-120-1 AGENCY: CSRS NC.X
PROJ TYPE: EVANS-ALLEN PROJ. STATUS: TERMINATED
START: 01 OCT 1996 TERM: 30 SEP 1999INVESTIGATOR: Allen, J. W.
PERFORMING INSTITUTION:
ANIMAL SCIENCE
NORTH CAROLINA A&T STATE UNIV
GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA 27411