Whole-Genome Characterization and Strain Comparison of VT2f-Producing Escherichia coli Causing Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Strains from diarrheal illnesses could be transmitted from pigeons, but HUS-associated strains may derive from phage acquisition by isolates with larger virulence assets.
Main Authors: | Grande, Laura, Michelacci, Valeria, Bondì, Roslen, Gigliucci, Federica, Franz, Eelco, Badouei, Mahdi Askari, Schlager, Sabine, Minelli, Fabio, Tozzoli, Rosangela, Caprioli, Alfredo, Morabito, Stefano |
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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2016
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5189129/ |
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