Comparison of Clinical and Epidemiological Features of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 and Non-O157 Infections in British Columbia, 2009 to 2011

INTRODUCTION: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are major foodborne agents that have the potential to cause severe enteric illnesses and large outbreaks worldwide. Several studies found non-O157 infections to be clinically milder than O157 STEC infections.

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
Main Authors:	Xuetao Wang, Marsha Taylor, Linda Hoang, Judi Ekkert, Craig Nowakowski, Jason Stone, Greg Tone, Steven Trerise, Ana Paccagnella, Titus Wong, Eleni Galanis
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2013-01-01
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/932752