Fatal Meningitis from Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli in 2 Full-Term Neonates, France

Fatal Meningitis from Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli in 2 Full-Term Neonates, France

We report fatal meningitis in 2 neonates in France caused by Shiga toxin 1–producing Escherichia coli. Virulence factors capsular K1 antigen and salmochelin were present in both strains, potentially representing a new hybrid pathotype. Clinicians should remain aware of emerging pathotypes and desig...

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Main Authors: Guillaume Geslain, Aurélie Cointe, Philippe Bidet, Céline Courroux, Soumeth Abasse, Patricia Mariani, Stéphane Bonacorsi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-08-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Shiga toxin–producing Escherichia coli
Shiga toxin
Escherichia coli
neonate
newborn
bacteria
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/8/23-0169_article

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