In the critical phase of immunological immaturity of the newborn, particularly for the immune
system of mucous membranes, infants receive large amounts of bioactive components …

An outbreak that comprised 3,842 cases of human infections with enteroaggregative
hemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EAHEC) O104: H4 occurred in Germany in May 2011. The …

Summary Shiga toxin (Stx)[Verotoxin (VT)]‐producing Escherichia coli (STEC), also called
enterohaemorrhagic E. coli or VTEC are emerging zoonotic agents and became most …

Bacterial exotoxins may cause damage to host cells by defined mechanisms. Depending on
the presence of the globotriaosylceramide (Gb3) receptor, Shiga toxin may bind to cells and …

We studied the levels of immunoglobulins in colostrum, milk and sera from two common
variable immunodeficiency (CVID) mothers (M1 and M2), and in sera from their newborn …

Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) and enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) are
related attaching and effacing (A/E) pathogens. The genes responsible for the A/E pathology …

Although acquisition of anti‐pertussis antibodies by the newborn via placental transfer has
been demonstrated, a subsequent recrudescence of pertussis infection is often observed …

Abstract E. coli O157: H7 is a foodborne pathogen responsible for bloody diarrhea,
hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The objective of the present …

Strongyloidiasis, caused by the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis, is one of the major
worldwide parasitic infections in humans. Breastfeeding may offer a potential protection …

Background Toxoplasmosis is a zoonosis caused by Toxoplasma gondii, an intracellular
protozoan parasite able to infect a wide range of hosts, including humans. Congenital …