Swedish researchers map genetic traits of deadly E. coli outbreak strain

Scientists identified genetic markers that distinguish the most dangerous Shiga toxin-producing E. coli bacteria responsible for hemolytic uremic syndrome across 24 years of Swedish cases. The findings could help hospitals rapidly identify high-risk infections and guide treatment decisions, potentially reducing severe kidney complications and deaths from contaminated food.

Originaltitel: Genome-wide association study of hemolytic uremic syndrome causing Shiga toxin-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> from Sweden, 1994-2018