Escherichia coli is a leading cause of human enteric diseases worldwide. The rapid and
accurate causal agent identification to a particular source represents a crucial step in the …

Shiga toxin (Stx), the main virulence factor of Shiga-toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), was first
discovered in Shigella dysenteriae strains. While several other bacterial species have since …

Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli is a foodborne pathogen commonly associated with
human disease characterized by mild or bloody diarrhea hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic …

Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) are an important group of pathogens and can be
transmitted to humans from direct or indirect contact with cattle faeces. This study …

Shiga toxin (Stx) is associated with foodborne infections of some Shigella spp. and Shiga
toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), leading to life-threatening hemolytic uremic …

Understanding Shiga toxin subtypes in E. coli from reservoir hosts may give insight into their
significance as human pathogens. The data also serve as an epidemiological tool for source …

Abstract Objectives In Iran, pigeons are kept and bred on the roofs of houses, which
indicates the potential significance of pigeons in the dispersal of antimicrobial resistant …

Background: The study of the prevalence of the phylogenetic group in the Shiga toxin-
producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strain isolated from farm animals is valuable for …

Background Little is known on significance, diversity and characteristics of gut E. coli in
goats despite their importance as food animals globally. We characterized the temporal …

Simple Summary Wildlife plays an important role in global health, especially considering
that most emerging infectious diseases originate from these animals. The emergence of …