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Genetic features of human and bovine Escherichia coli O157:H7 strains isolated in Argentina.
International journal of medical microbiology : IJMM - 1 Feb 2016
Pianciola L, D'Astek B A, Mazzeo M, Chinen I, Masana M, Rivas M
Abstract excerpt
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are important food-borne pathogens associated with human diseases. In Argentina, O157:H7 is the dominant serotype in hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) cases. Previously, we have described the almost exclusive circulation of human E. coli O157 strains belonging to the hypervirulent clade 8 in Neuquén Province. The aim of the present study was to investigate, by a broad...
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