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SUPPLEMENT. FOOD SAFETY CONCERNS OF VEROTOXIN-PRODUCING ESCHERICHIA COLI

Non-O157 Verotoxin-Producing Escherichia coli: A Problem, Paradox, and Paradigm

National Escherichia coli Reference Laboratory, Microbiological Diagnostic Unit, Public Health Laboratory, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia

Abstract

The problems associated with identification and characterization of non-O157 verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) are discussed. The paradox of VTEC is that most reports of human illnesses are associated with serotypes such as O157:H7, O111:H^- (nonmotile), O26:H11, and O113:H21, which are rarely found in domestic animals. However, those VTEC serotypes commonly found in domestic animals, especially ruminants, rarely cause human illnesses. When they cause human illnesses, the symptoms are similar to those caused by the serotypes E. coli O157:H7, O111:H^-, O26:H11, and O113:H21. The impact of VTEC on human and animal health is also addressed. The VTEC and their toxicity are considered as a paradigm for emerging pathogens. The question on how such pathogens could arise from a basic commensal population is also addressed.

Key Words: Escherichia coli • food safety • cytotoxicity • food-borne pathogens • verotoxins

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