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Genetic variations in Shiga toxin-producing abilities of bovine and human Escherichia coli O157:H7.
Zoonoses and public health - 1 May 2011
Taylor E V, Shi X, Alam M J, Peterson G, Narayanan S K, Renter D G, Nagaraja T G
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Cattle are a primary reservoir of Escherichia coli O157:H7, a major foodborne pathogen. The organism causes haemorrhagic colitis which can lead to serious complications, including haemolytic-uraemic syndrome. Although E. coli O157:H7 is widely prevalent in cattle and cattle environments, the number of human cases remain relatively low, suggesting possible strain diversity and differences in virulence between...
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