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Linking active rectal mucosa–attached microbiota to host immunity reveals its role in host–pathogenic STEC O157 interactions
1 Jan 2024
Abstract excerpt
The rectal-anal junction (RAJ) is the major colonization site of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157 in beef cattle, leading to transmission of this foodborne pathogen from farms to food chains. To date, there is limited understanding regarding whether the mucosa-attached microbiome has a profound impact on host-STEC interactions. In this study, the active RAJ mucosa-attached microbiota and its...
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