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Escherichia Coli
New findings from Innsbruck Medical University in the area of Escherichia coli published
June 30th, 2009
"Besides Shiga toxins (Stx), Stx-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) harbour several other putative virulence factors, including the serine protease EspP. We have investigated 214 STEC strains from Austria belonging to 61 different serotypes from humans, animals, and food for the presence of this serine protease gene and have determined the espP subtypes and their association with clinical outcome. espP was detected in 121 (57%) out of 214 strains," scientists writing in the International Journal of Medical Microbiology report. "Sixty-five of 68 strains (96%) of non-sorbitol-fermenting (NSF) O157: H7/NM (NM, non-motile) were positive for espP, while none of 8 SF E...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2009-06-30)
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