Lefterova, Martina I

A sensitive multiplex, real-time PCR assay for prospective detection of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli from stool samples reveals similar incidences but variable severities of non-O157 and O157 infections in northern California. [electronic resource] - Journal of clinical microbiology Sep 2013 - 3000-5 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article

1098-660X

10.1128/JCM.00991-13 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Bacteriological Techniques--methods
California--epidemiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Escherichia coli Infections--epidemiology
Feces--microbiology
Female
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction--methods
Predictive Value of Tests
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction--methods
Sensitivity and Specificity
Serotyping
Severity of Illness Index
Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli--classification
Young Adult