Comparative Genomics of E. coli O26 and Other Shiga Toxin-Producing Strains
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) strains are significant public health threats due to their association with severe gastrointestinal diseases, including hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). E. coli O26 is one of the non-O157 STEC strains that has emerged as a prominent pathogen. Comparative genomics of E. coli O26 with other STEC strains, particularly…