E. coli, eae Gene (Intimin) - PCR

LABOKLIN Service ID: 8510

Material

faeces

Method

PCR after prior detection of E. coli by culture

Species list

calf, piglet

Duration

3 - 4 days

Remark

  • The eae gene is a virulence factor of E. coli. The eae gene (E. coli attaching and effacing) encodes the production of intimin, which permits E. coli to attach itself to the intestinal cells.
  • Detection of the eae gene is also part of the Faecal Profile Pathogenic Bacteria (see Profiles/Screenings – Small Animals / Faecal Profiles) .