Human infections with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli other than serogroup O157 in Germany.

Beutin, L.; Zimmermann, S.; Gleier, K.

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Human infections with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli other than serogroup O157 in Germany.

Published Date:

1998 Oct-Dec

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Emerg Infect Dis. 4(4):635-639.

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Beutin, L. ; Zimmermann, S. ; Gleier, K. ;

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We investigated different types of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) not belonging to serogroup O157 for their role as human pathogens. Non-O157 STEC isolated from 89 human patients in Germany were characterized according to serotypes, virulence markers, and association with human illness. EaeA-positive STEC were isolated from 54 (60.7%) of the patients and were frequently associated with severe diarrheal disease, hemolytic uremic syndrome, and young age. EaeA-negative STEC were found in 35 (39.3%) of the patients and were more associated with clinically uncomplicated cases and adult patients. For pediatric patients, a serotype-independent diagnosis of STEC is recommended.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases

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