Rapid Detection of Escherichia coli O157 and Shiga Toxins by Lateral Flow Immunoassays

Rapid Detection of Escherichia coli O157 and Shiga Toxins by Lateral Flow Immunoassays

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 (STEC) cause food-borne illness that may be fatal. STEC strains enumerate two types of potent Shiga toxins (Stx1 and Stx2) that are responsible for causing diseases. It is important to detect the E. coli O157 and Shiga toxins in food to prevent outbreak...

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Main Authors: Jinliang Wang, Robab Katani, Lingling Li, Narasimha Hegde, Elisabeth L. Roberts, Vivek Kapur, Chitrita DebRoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Toxins
Subjects:
lateral flow immunoassay (LFIA)
colloidal gold
E. coli O157
Shiga toxin
Stx
STEC
food safety
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/8/4/92

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