Escherichia coli O104

Escherichia coli O104

Engelsk definition

An enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli of the O subfamily that can cause severe FOODBORNE DISEASE. The H4 serotype strain produces SHIGA TOXINS and has been linked to human disease outbreaks, including some cases of HEMOLYTIC-UREMIC SYNDROME, resulting from contamination of foods by feces containing E. coli O104.

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Engelska synonymer

E coli O104 Escherichia coli O104-H4 E coli O104-H4