Shiga-like toxin (SLT) is a historical term for similar or identical toxins produced by Escherichia coli. [3] The most common sources for Shiga toxin are the bacteria S. dysenteriae and some …

Although most strains of these bacteria are harmless, some produce toxins that can make you sick and cause diarrhea (loose stool/poop) such as Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

Learn about what causes Shiga toxin, E. coli 0104:H4, how it spreads, what symptoms to look for, and how to prevent infection.

Not all types of E. coli bacteria make people sick, but a certain type of E. coli, called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or “STEC” for short, make a toxin (poison) that can make some people very …

Aug 19, 2024 · Escherichia coli that contain genes encoding Shiga toxins 1 and/or 2 are important human pathogens; these are referred to as Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). …

Shiga toxins (Stxs) are classic bacterial toxins and major virulence factors of toxigenic Shigella dysenteriae and enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC). These toxins recognize a …

3 days ago · Comparative genomics of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli from healthy carriers and patients uncovers key virulence differences and supports risk-based management strategies.

Some kinds of E. coli cause symptoms by making a toxin (a poisonous substance that is a specific product of the metabolic activities of a living organism) called Shiga toxin. The bacteria that …

Most E. coli are harmless, but some, like Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), cause illness. Most people infected with STEC develop diarrhea (often bloody), stomach cramps, and …

3 days ago · Shiga-toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) are Gram-negative bacteria, similar to generic E. coli, but they produce a kind of dangerous toxin called Shiga toxin. Shiga toxin can …