Genetic relatedness of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 strains from cabbage irrigated with wastewater in Kano

O157:H7 strains from cabbage collected from Jakara and Sharada Wastewater irrigation farms in Kano city were characterized, to determine possible genetic relatedness. Strains were characterized using plasmid analyses by alkaline lyses method (pH 8) and restriction digest of the chromosomal desoxynucleotide (DNA) by