Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in human, cattle and foods. Strategies for detection and control

• Main Author: Nora Lia Padola (auth)
• Other Authors: Analia Ines Etcheverria (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2014
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: environment; Cattle; STEC; Virulence Factors; Food
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is an important foodborne pathogen associated with both outbreaks and sporadic cases of human disease, ranging from uncomplicated diarrhoea to haemorrhagic colitis (HC) and haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). STEC affects children, elderly and immuno-comp...