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Importance of culture confirmation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli infection as illustrated by outbreaks of gastroenteritis--New York and North Carolina, 2005

Authors :
Atkinson, R.
Johnson, G.
Root, T.
Halse, T.
Wroblewski, D.
Davies, M.
Byrd, A.
Long L.
Demma, L.
Angulo, F.
Bopp, C.
Gerner-Smidt, P.
Strockbine, N.
Greene, K.
Swaminathan, B.
Griffin, P.
Schaffzin, J.
Goode, B.
Source :
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. Sept 29, 2006, Vol. 55 Issue 38, p1042, 4 p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Escherichia coli O157:H7 and other strains or E. coli that produce Shiga toxin are collectively known as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The current outbreak of STEC O157 infections associated [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01492195
Volume :
55
Issue :
38
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
edsgcl.153761701