PATHOGENIC RESEARCH ON ESCHERICHIA-COLI M ASTITIS

In this paper research about the pathogenesis of Escherichia coli mast itis, executed by the Department of Herd Health and Reproduction, is r eviewed. The use of experimental infection models to study the systemi c clinical symptoms of an Escherichia coil mastitis and the effect of anti-inflammatory drugs on this symptoms are described. Additionally, correlations between pre-infection in vitro leucocyte function tests a nd the severity of an Escherichia coli infection are discussed. Finall y, some future developments and their possible applications are reveal ed.