Escherichia coli O157:H7 in the context of foodborne diseases and public health
Abstract:Foodborne diseases are a major issue and challenge in public health due to their morbidity and negative repercussions on health and economy for the population. The foodborne diseases have causal agents, being more frequent those of biological origin as Escherichia coli, which is considered a normal inhabitant of the intestinal microbiota in humans and animals. This microorganism represents different pathogenic groups such as enterohemorrhagic (E. coli O157:H7), which is considered an emerging pathogen with hig… Show more
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