Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) consists of diverse strains differing in genetic
make-up and virulence potential. To better understand the pathogenicity potential of STEC …

Simple Summary Wildlife can host zoonotic pathogens and transfer them to humans via food
of animal origin. Moreover, European Union legislation regulates the hygiene of food of …

The importance of addressing the problem of biofilms in farm, wild, and companion animals
lies in their pervasive impact on animal health and welfare. Biofilms, as resilient …

The ability to quickly identify specific serotypes of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli
(STEC) could facilitate the monitoring and control of STEC pathogens. In this study, we …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infections are difficult to treat due to the risk of
antibiotic-induced stress upregulating the production of toxins, medical treatment is …

The proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and antimicrobial resistance is a pressing
public health challenge because of their possible transfer to humans via contact with …

Escherichia coli, including extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL)-producing strains,
poses a global health threat due to multidrug resistance, compromising food safety and …

The characterization of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is necessary to
assess their pathogenic potential, but isolation of the strain from complex matrices such as …

Wildlife may represent an important source of infectious diseases for humans and other wild
and domestic animals. Wild ruminants can harbour and transmit Shiga toxin-producing …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is an important waterborne pathogen
capable of causing serious gastrointestinal infections with potentially fatal complications …