Hospital Nacional de Ninos "Dr. Carlos Saenz Herrera" Researchers Publish New Data on Escherichia coli (A 6-year retrospective study of clinical features, microbiology, and genomics of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli in children who...).

A new study conducted at the Hospital Nacional de Ninos "Dr. Carlos Saenz Herrera" in Costa Rica provides insights into Escherichia coli (E. coli) infections in children. The study analyzed clinical, microbiological, and genomic data from patients with E. coli infections, focusing on the prevalence and characteristics of the bacteria. The study found a low prevalence of E. coli infections in children, with a predominant serotype identified. The use of genomics in understanding the epidemiology of E. coli infections was highlighted. The study also emphasized the need for continued surveillance to uncover the true extent of circulating serotypes and potential outbreaks in Costa Rica. [Extracted from the article]