Implementation of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for Identification and Characterization of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in the United States

Implementation of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) for Identification and Characterization of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in the United States

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is an important foodborne pathogen capable of causing severe disease in humans. Rapid and accurate identification and characterization techniques are essential during outbreak investigations. Current methods for characterization of STEC are expensive an...

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Main Authors: Rebecca L Lindsey, Hannes ePouseele, Jessica C Chen, Nancy Ann Strockbine, Heather A Carleton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Microbiology
Subjects:
Escherichia coli
STEC
whole genome sequence
next generation sequencing
Escherichia coli serotypes
stx subtyping;
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fmicb.2016.00766/full

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