Genotypic and phenotypic characterization of Escherichia coli isolated from indigenous individuals in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Mariappan, Vanitha, Ngoi, Soo Tein, Lim, Yvonne Ai Lian, Ngui, Romano, Chua, Kek Heng, Teh, Cindy Shuan Ju
• Format: Article
• Published: Mashhad Univ Med Sciences 2022
• Subjects: R Medicine; RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/42307/

Objective(s): The occurrence of asymptomatic verocytotoxin (VT)-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) infections among humans in recent years is posing a high risk to public health. Thus, the role of asymptomatic human carriers as a source of dissemination should not be underestimated. This study aimed...