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Genome Sequences of Eight Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Strains Isolated from a Produce-Growing Region in California

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: Produce contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a continuing source of foodborne illness in the United States. This report documents the complete genome sequences of eight STEC strains isolated from livestock and water samples taken from a major agricultural region for leafy greens in California.

Source: Microbiology Resource Announcements

DOI: 10.1128/mra.00807-18

Authors: Craig T. Parker, Kerry K. Cooper, Steven Huynh, Timothy P. Smith, James L. Bono, Michael Cooley

Institutions: Agricultural Research Service, Western Regional Research Center, University of Arizona

Language: English

Topic: Escherichia coli research studies

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Agricultural Research Service