Reoccurring Escherichia coli O157:H7 Strain Linked to Leafy Greens-Associated Outbreaks, 2016-2019.

ABSTRACT: Genomic characterization of an Escherichia coli O157:H7 strain linked to leafy greens-associated outbreaks dates its emergence to late 2015. One clade has notable accessory genomic content and a previously described mutation putatively associated with increased arsenic tolerance. This strain is a reoccurring, emerging, or persistent strain causing illness over an extended period.

SUBMITTER: Chen JC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10461648 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature