Variability in Characterizing Escherichia coli from Cattle Feces: A Cautionary Tale

Variability in Characterizing Escherichia coli from Cattle Feces: A Cautionary Tale

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are diverse bacteria, with seven serogroups (O26, O45, O103, O111, O121, O145, O157; “Top 7”) of interest due to their predominance in human disease. Confirmation of STEC relies on a combination of culturing, immunological and molecul...

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Main Authors: Kim Stanford, Tim Reuter, Jennyka Hallewell, Renata Tostes, Trevor W. Alexander, Tim A. McAllister
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli
stx detection
serotype
sub-cultures
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/6/3/74

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