Shigatoxigenic and atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in fish for human consumption

Cardozo, Marita Vedovelli; Borges, Clarissa Araújo; Beraldo, Lívia Gerbasi; Maluta, Renato Pariz; Pollo, Andressa Souza; Borzi, Mariana Monezi; Santos, Luis Fernando dos; Kariyawasam, Subhashinie; Ávila, Fernando Antônio de

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Shigatoxigenic and atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli in fish for human consumption

Cardozo, Marita VedovelliBorges, Clarissa AraújoBeraldo, Lívia GerbasiMaluta, Renato ParizPollo, Andressa SouzaBorzi, Mariana MoneziSantos, Luis Fernando dosKariyawasam, SubhashinieÁvila, Fernando Antônio de

Shigatoxigenic and enteropathogenic Escherichia coli with virulence and multidrug resistance profile were isolated from Nile tilapia. This study finding is of great importance to public health because they help understand this pathogen epidemiology in fish and demonstrate how these animals can transmit E. coli related diseases to humans.(AU)