shiga toxin

Prevalence of Escherichia coli in Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) and Ready-to-Eat Lettuce Salads in Maputo Food Markets and the Observation of Hygiene Conditions: A Preliminary Study

Gloria Alberto Manhique · Asian Food Science Journal · 2026

Knowledge of the microbiological quality of lettuce and ready-to-eat lettuce salads vended in food markets in Maputo, Mozambique, remains limited. This study evaluated the microbial quality and the presence of generic Escherichia coli and Shiga toxin-associated genes (stx1F, stx1...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i8905

Molecular Epidemiology of Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from School Children in Ondo State, Nigeria

A. K. Onifade & M. A. Oladoja · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Molecular techniques were used for studying the epidemiology of Escherichia coli from five major towns in Ondo state, namely; Akure and Ondo, Owo, Okiutipupa and Ikare-Akoko. In total, 807 urine and faecal samples of apparently healthy primary school pupils were gathered between...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/14535