Regulation Mechanisms of Virulence Genes in Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli

doi:10.1089/fpd.2021.0103

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Regulation Mechanisms of Virulence Genes in Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli

3 Aug 2022

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Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) is one of the most common E. coli pathotypes reported to cause several outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. EHEC is a zoonotic pathogen, and ruminants, especially cattle, are considered important reservoirs for the most common EHEC serotype, E. coli O157:H7. Humans are infected indirectly through the consumption of food (milk, meat, leafy vegetables, and fruits) and water...

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