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Genotypes and virulence characteristics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O104 strains from different origins and sources.
International journal of medical microbiology : IJMM - 1 Dec 2013
Miko Angelika, Delannoy Sabine, Fach Patrick, Strockbine Nancy A, Lindstedt Björn Arne, Mariani-Kurkdjian Patricia, Reetz Jochen, Beutin Lothar
Abstract excerpt
Sixty-two Escherichia coli strains carrying the wzxO104-gene from different sources, origins and time periods were analyzed for their serotypes, virulence genes and compared for genomic similarity by pulsed-field gel-electrophoresis (PFGE). The O104 antigen was present in 55 strains and the structurally and genetically related capsular antigen K9 in five strains. The presence of 49 genes associated with...
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