Shiga toxins and stx phages: highly diverse entities
A Krüger, PMA Lucchesi - Microbiology, 2015 - microbiologyresearch.org
Shiga toxins are the main virulence factors of a group of Escherichia coli strains [Shiga toxin-
producing E. coli (STEC)] that cause severe human diseases, such as haemorrhagic colitis …
producing E. coli (STEC)] that cause severe human diseases, such as haemorrhagic colitis …
The “big six”: Hidden emerging foodborne bacterial pathogens
Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are emerging serogroups that
often result in diseases ranging from diarrhea to severe hemorrhagic colitis in humans. The …
often result in diseases ranging from diarrhea to severe hemorrhagic colitis in humans. The …
Complete genome sequence of DSM 30083T, the type strain (U5/41T) of Escherichia coli, and a proposal for delineating subspecies in microbial taxonomy
JP Meier-Kolthoff, RL Hahnke, J Petersen… - Standards in genomic …, 2014 - Springer
Although Escherichia coli is the most widely studied bacterial model organism and often
considered to be the model bacterium per se, its type strain was until now forgotten from …
considered to be the model bacterium per se, its type strain was until now forgotten from …
Standardized phylogenetic and molecular evolutionary analysis applied to species across the microbial tree of life
There is growing interest in reconstructing phylogenies from the copious amounts of
genome sequencing projects that target related viral, bacterial or eukaryotic organisms. To …
genome sequencing projects that target related viral, bacterial or eukaryotic organisms. To …
A review on strategies for decreasing E. ácoli O157: H7 risk in animals
P Saeedi, M Yazdanparast, E Behzadi… - Microbial …, 2017 - Elsevier
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) serotype O157: H7 is a food-borne pathogen
that younger children are most prone to this microorganism. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome …
that younger children are most prone to this microorganism. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome …
Evolution and typing of IncC plasmids contributing to antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria
The large, broad host range IncC plasmids are important contributors to the spread of key
antibiotic resistance genes and over 200 complete sequences of IncC plasmids have been …
antibiotic resistance genes and over 200 complete sequences of IncC plasmids have been …
Exploiting the explosion of information associated with whole genome sequencing to tackle Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in global food production …
E Franz, P Delaquis, S Morabito, L Beutin… - International journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
The rates of foodborne disease caused by gastrointestinal pathogens continue to be a
concern in both the developed and developing worlds. The growing world population, the …
concern in both the developed and developing worlds. The growing world population, the …
Prevalence and Characterization of Escherichia coli and Salmonella Strains Isolated from Stray Dog and Coyote Feces in a Major Leafy Greens Production Region …
MT Jay-Russell, AF Hake, Y Bengson, A Thiptara… - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
In 2010, Romaine lettuce grown in southern Arizona was implicated in a multi-state outbreak
of Escherichia coli O145: H28 infections. This was the first known Shiga toxin-producing E …
of Escherichia coli O145: H28 infections. This was the first known Shiga toxin-producing E …
Swine colibacillosis: global epidemiologic and antimicrobial scenario
Swine pathogenic infection caused by Escherichia coli, known as swine colibacillosis,
represents an epidemiological challenge not only for animal husbandry but also for health …
represents an epidemiological challenge not only for animal husbandry but also for health …
Comparative Genomics and Characterization of Hybrid Shigatoxigenic and Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC/ETEC) Strains
O Nyholm, J Halkilahti, G Wiklund, U Okeke, L Paulin… - PLoS …, 2015 - journals.plos.org
Background Shigatoxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) and enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
cause serious foodborne infections in humans. These two pathogroups are defined based …
cause serious foodborne infections in humans. These two pathogroups are defined based …