Analysis of urinary Escherichia coli isolates for ability to produce Shiga toxin.
The frequency of Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) in the urinary tract, which can precipitate the hemolytic-uremic syndrome, is unknown. We tested 597 urinary E. coli isolates by Stx immunoassay and found no STEC. The routine screening of urinary E. coli for the ability to produce Stx is not warranted.
Johnson
James R
JR
Medical Service, VA Medical Center, Department of Medicine, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Jerome
Catherine
C
Boster
Daniel R
DR
Stapleton
Ann E
AE
Tarr
Phillip I
PI
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000378:metabolism*; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D022621:Shiga Toxin / Q000096:biosynthesis*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000382:microbiology*; D014556:Urine / Q000382:microbiology*
D022621:Shiga Toxin