Several early models describing host–pathogen interaction have assumed that each
individual host has approximately the same likelihood of becoming infected or of infecting …

Escherichia coli (EHEC) and Shigella dysenteriae serotype 1 are enterohemorrhagic
bacteria that induce hemorrhagic colitis. This, in turn, may result in potentially lethal …

Phylogenetic trees are an important analytical tool for evaluating community diversity and
evolutionary history. In the case of microorganisms, the decreasing cost of sequencing has …

For approximately 10,000 years, cattle have been our major source of meat and dairy.
However, cattle are also a major reservoir for dangerous foodborne pathogens that belong …

Abstract Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) belonging to the “top 7
″serotypes (ie O157: H7, O26: H11, O45: H2, O103: H2, O111: H8, O121: H19 and O145 …

Human infection with Shiga toxin‐producing Escherichia coli (STEC) causes an estimated
2.8 million cases of acute illness worldwide each year. Serogroup O157 is the most …

Super shedding occurs when a small number of individuals from a given host population
shed high levels of a pathogen. Beyond this general definition, various interpretations of the …

Examining the interplay between intestinal pathogens and the gut microbiota is crucial to
fully comprehend the pathogenic role of enteropathogens and their broader impact on …

Cattle are the main reservoirs of Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC), a major
foodborne pathogen associated with acute enteric disease and hemolytic–uremic syndrome …

Even with advancements in pre-and post-harvest food safety, Shiga toxin-producing
Escherichia coli (STEC) still present challenges to human health. Since cattle are the …