Comparison of whole genome sequences from human and non-human Escherichia coli O26 strains

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O26 is the second leading E. coli serogroup responsible for human illness outbreaks behind E. coli O157:H7. Recent outbreaks have been linked to emerging pathogenic O26:H11 strains harboring stx2 only. Cattle have been recognized as an important reserv...

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Main Authors: Keri N Norman, Michael L Clawson, Nancy N Strockbine, Robert E Mandrell, Roger eJohnson, Kim eZiebell, Shaohua eZhao, Pina M Fratamico, Robert eStones, Marc W Allard, James L Bono
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Subjects:
O26
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fcimb.2015.00021/full