Shiga Toxin–producing Escherichia coli Serotype O78:H in Family, Finland, 2009

Shiga Toxin–producing Escherichia coli Serotype O78:H in Family, Finland, 2009

Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a pathogen that causes gastroenteritis and bloody diarrhea but can lead to severe disease, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). STEC serotype O78:H– is rare among humans, and infections are often asymptomatic. We detected a sorbitol-fermenting STE...

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Main Authors: Taru Lienemann, Eeva Salo, Ruska Rimhanen-Finne, Kai Rönnholm, Mari Taimisto, Jari J. Hirvonen, Eveliina Tarkka, Markku Kuusi, Anja Siitonen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2012-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS)
cross-contamination
invasive Shiga toxin- producing E. coli
STEC
stx1c
bacteremia
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/18/4/11-1310_article

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