Abstract
A surveillance system used different detection methods to estimate prevalence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli during 2003-2005 and 2001-2002. More non-O157 serotypes were detected by enzyme immunoassay than by evaluation of non-sorbitol-fermenting E. coli isolates. We therefore recommend use of enzyme immunoassay and culture-based methods.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Bacteriological Techniques
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Escherichia coli / classification*
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Escherichia coli / metabolism*
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Escherichia coli Infections / epidemiology*
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Escherichia coli Infections / microbiology*
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Humans
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Immunoenzyme Techniques / methods
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Michigan / epidemiology
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Population Surveillance
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Prevalence
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Shiga Toxin / metabolism*
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Time Factors