Detection of multidrug-resistant Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in some food products and cattle faeces in Al-Sharkia, Egypt: one health menace

Abstract Background Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a zoonotic pathogen, that is transmitted from a variety of animals, especially cattle to humans via contaminated food, water, feaces or contact with infected environment or animals. The ability of STEC strains to cause gastrointest...

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Main Authors: Hanady G. Nada, Amera Saeed El-Tahan, Gamal El-Didamony, Ahmed Askora
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-023-02873-2