| Literature DB >> 25540392 |
Linda Chui1, Vincent Li2, Patrick Fach3, Sabine Delannoy3, Katarzyna Malejczyk4, Laura Patterson-Fortin2, Alan Poon2, Robin King5, Kimberley Simmonds6, Allison N Scott6, Mao-Cheng Lee7.
Abstract
Virulence markers in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) and their association with diseases remain largely unknown. This study determines the importance of 44 genetic markers for STEC (O157 and non-O157) from human clinical cases and their correlation to disease outcome. STEC isolated from a cattle surveillance program were also included. The virulence genes tested were present in almost all O157:H7 isolates but highly variable in non-O157 STEC isolates. Patient age was a significant determinant of clinical outcome.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25540392 PMCID: PMC4390646 DOI: 10.1128/JCM.03321-14
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Clin Microbiol ISSN: 0095-1137 Impact factor: 5.948