Non-O157 strains of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are more common
causes of acute diarrhea than the better-known O157 strains and have the potential for large …

In 1982, hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic-uremic syndrome were linked to infection with
Escherichia coli O157: H7, a serotype now classified as Shiga toxin–producing E. coli …

We investigated different types of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) not
belonging to serogroup O157 for their role as human pathogens. Non-O157 STEC isolated …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) have been identified as a worldwide cause of
serious human gastrointestinal disease and the life-threatening hemolytic uremic syndrome …

We characterized 97 non-O157 Shiga toxin (stx)–producing Escherichia coli strains isolated
from human patients during 2000–2009 from the national reference laboratory in …

Abstract Background Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157: H7 is a well-
recognized cause of bloody diarrhea and hemolytic-uremic syndrome (HUS). Non-O157 …

To the Editor: Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infections are an important
cause of severe human disease. Although most infections are caused by strains of …

Detection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in The Netherlands is
traditionally limited to serogroup O157. To assess the relative importance of STEC, including …

Abstract Background Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is an important cause of
bloody diarrhoea (BD), non-bloody diarrhoea (NBD) and the haemolytic uraemic syndrome …

Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are a leading cause of bacterial enteric
infections in the United States. Prompt, accurate diagnosis of STEC infection is important …