Dipali Singh

Campylobacter and associated organisms on retail chicken – using metagenomics to investigate the potential of utilising co-resident microbes for pathogen control

Abstract Background Campylobacter is the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis, with retail chicken meat representing a major source of infection. Campylobacter isolation from retail meat can be difficult due to the complex growth requirements of the organism. Metagenomic se...

Whole genome comparative analysis shows limited Escherichia coli co-occurrence within co-habiting humans and dogs

Abstract Background Dogs are one of the most popular companion animals in the UK, with an estimated 13.5 million within UK households. Within these households, human-animal physical interactions may lead to inter-species bacterial sharing, including Escherichia coli . E. coli is...