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 …

ABSTRACT Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains secrete toxins that
are major virulence factors and diagnostic targets, but some STEC strains secrete Stx in …

By using sequence analysis of Shiga toxin 1 (Stx 1) genes from human and ovine Stx-
producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains, we identified an Stx1 variant in STEC of human …

ABSTRACT PCR assays have proved useful for detecting and characterizing Shiga toxin-
producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Recent advances in PCR technology have facilitated the …

Infections with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) cause outbreaks of severe
diarrheal disease in children and the elderly around the world. The severe complications …

Escherichia coli comprises a highly diverse group of Gram‐negative bacteria and is a
common member of the intestinal microflora of humans and animals. Generally, such …

Pathogenesis and treatment of Shiga toxin-producing Escheric... : Current Opinion in
Gastroenterology Pathogenesis and treatment of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia 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) strains emerged in the late 1970s or early
1980s as highly significant zoonotic threats to public health. In 1982, two outbreaks of …

We have investigated 677 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains from
humans to determine their serotypes, virulence genes, and clinical signs in patients. Six …