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Molecular subtyping and genetic analysis of the enterohemolysin gene (ehxA) from Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli and atypical enteropathogenic E. coli

Authors :
Cookson, Adrian L.
Bennett, Jenny
Thomson-Carter, Fiona
Attwood, Graeme T.
Source :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology. Oct, 2007, Vol. 73 Issue 19-20, p6360, 10 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The distribution of enterohemolysin subtypes, a plasmid-encoded toxin, among Escherichia coli isolates from various human and animal sources is assessed. No apparent difference that can indicate specific roles for enterohemolysin in the separate hosts is found.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00992240
Volume :
73
Issue :
19-20
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.173917852