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Shiga Toxin (Stx) Type 1a Reduces the Oral Toxicity of Stx Type 2a

Background. Shiga toxin (Stx) is the primary virulence factor of Stx-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). STEC can produce Stx1a and/or Stx2a, which are antigenically distinct. However, Stx2a-producing STEC are associated with more severe disease than strains producing both Stx1a and Stx2a. Methods an...

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Autores principales: Russo, Lisa M., Melton-Celsa, Angela R., O'Brien, Alison D.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4799663/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26743841
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiv557