High prevalence and pathogenic potential of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains in raw mutton and beef in Shandong, China

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a foodborne pathogen that can cause severe human diseases such as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Human STEC infections are frequently caused through consumption of contaminated foods, especially raw meats. This study aimed to investigate the prevale...

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Main Authors: Bin Hu, Xi Yang, Qian Liu, Yuanqing Zhang, Deshui Jiang, Hongbo Jiao, Ying Yang, Yanwen Xiong, Xiangning Bai, Peibin Hou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Current Research in Food Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665927122001381