Abstract
This is the first report of the isolation of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains whose O antigens were genetically and serologically identical to those of Shigella boydii type 10, from human feces. The novel STEC O serogroup may be widespread in Japan and associated with diarrhea and hemorrhagic colitis.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Colitis / epidemiology
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Colitis / microbiology
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Cross Reactions*
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DNA, Bacterial / chemistry
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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Diarrhea / epidemiology
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Diarrhea / microbiology
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Escherichia coli Infections / diagnosis*
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Escherichia coli Infections / epidemiology
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Feces / microbiology
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Humans
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Japan / epidemiology
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Molecular Sequence Data
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O Antigens / genetics
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O Antigens / immunology*
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Serotyping
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Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli / classification*
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Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli / immunology
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Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli / isolation & purification*
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Shigella boydii / classification*
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Shigella boydii / immunology
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Shigella boydii / isolation & purification*
Substances
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DNA, Bacterial
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O Antigens