TITLE

Proposed method for isolation of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 from environmental samples

AUTHOR(S)
Boening, Dean W.; Tarr, Phillip I.
PUB. DATE
April 1995
SOURCE
Journal of Environmental Health;Apr95, Vol. 57 Issue 8, p19
SOURCE TYPE
Academic Journal
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Presents a proposed method for isolation of Escherichia coli serogroup 0157:H7 from environmental samples. Sample from Puget Sound; Investigation of the mechanism of infection; Relationship with the cases of hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome.
ACCESSION #
9504202974

Tags: ESCHERICHIA coli

 

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