Verotoxigenic Escherichia coli isolated from human samples in Slovenia
BACKGROUND Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or Vero cytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) are characterised by the ability to produce either one or both cytotoxins referred to as Shiga toxin 1 (Stx1) and Shiga toxin 2 (Stx2). VTEC infection may result in life-threatening conditions such as haem...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Slovenian Medical Association
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Zdravniški Vestnik |
| Online Access: | http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/555 |