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 serotypes of …

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.

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). Some …

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 sick.

Based on its biochemical and molecular characteristics, Shiga toxin can be grouped into two types, Stx1 and Stx2, among which a variety of variants and subtypes have been identified in various bacteria …

Aug 22, 2025 · Shiga toxins (Stx1 and Stx2) are potent substances produced by certain strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli). These toxins can cause severe illness in humans, making them a …

Although most E. coli strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals, these strains produce a potent toxin and can cause a severe illness called Hemolytic uremic …

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 make …

Some types of E. coli can produce toxins (Shiga toxins). These are called Shiga toxigenic E. coli (STEC) and are sometimes called verocytoxin producing E. coli (VTEC).