Survey on the occurrence of Brachyspira species and Lawsonia intracellularis in children living on pig farms

Abstract

The occurrence of Brachyspira species and Lawsonia intracellularis was investigated by PCR analyses of faeces from 60 children living on European pig farms. In addition, 60 other children were included as controls. Two samples were positive for B. aalborgi but B. pilosicoli and L. intracellularis were not demonstrated. © 2006 Cambridge University Press.