Objective
STEC strains causing kidney failure are serious Category B pathogens associated primarily with food and waterborne disease. They represent an important global emerging infection with relevance to both food-borne illness and bioterrorism. The virulence of STEC is underscored by the very low infectious dose required to produce clinical disease.
Investigators
Akiyoshi, Donna
Institution
Tufts University
Start date
2010
End date
2011
Funding Source
Project number
1R56AI089491-01
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