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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serotype O78:H(-) in family, Finland, 2009.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Apr 2012
Lienemann Taru, Salo Eeva, Rimhanen-Finne Ruska, Rönnholm Kai, Taimisto Mari, Hirvonen Jari J, Tarkka Eveliina, Kuusi Markku, Siitonen Anja
Abstract excerpt
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a pathogen that causes gastroenteritis and bloody diarrhea but can lead to severe disease, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). STEC serotype O78:H(-) is rare among humans, and infections are often asymptomatic. We detected a sorbitol-fermenting STEC O78:H(-):stx(1c):hlyA in blood and fecal samples of a 2-week-old boy who had bacteremia and HUS and in fecal...
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