Comparison of Clinical and Epidemiological Features of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli O157 and Non-O157 Infections in British Columbia, 2009 to 2011
INTRODUCTION: Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) are major foodborne agents that have the potential to cause severe enteric illnesses and large outbreaks worldwide. Several studies found non-O157 infections to be clinically milder than O157 STEC infections.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2013-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/932752 |
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