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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli plasmid diversity reveals virulence potential and control opportunities in animal hosts
22 Jul 2025
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Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a significant public health concern, with plasmids playing a key role in its pathogenicity. This study investigates the relationship between plasmid types, virulence genes, and host specificity in 96 STEC strains isolated from cattle, sheep, goats, and pigeons in Iran. We examined the distribution of plasmid-encoded virulence genes, including astA, cma, cba, rhsA1,...
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