Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli and Other Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli: A Comprehensive Review

Edited by renowned experts Vanessa Sperandio and Carolyn Hovde Bohach, this comprehensive textbook provides an in-depth examination of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) and Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), major human health threats that can be contracted through contaminated food or contact with animals.

The Threat of EHEC and STEC Infections

While most E. coli strains are harmless, virulent strains like EHEC and STEC can cause life-threatening infections, particularly in young children and the elderly. These bacteria can be easily transmitted through contaminated water, food, and contact between animals and people, making controlling outbreaks a top priority for the infectious disease community and the food industry.

A Multidisciplinary Approach

This authoritative review covers a broad range of topics, including:

• Microbial pathogenesis
• Disease pathophysiology
• Food safety
• Genetic analysis
• Veterinary microbiology
• Epidemiology
• Environmental microbiology

Featuring contributions from an international group of experts, this text provides the most current and relevant research on EHEC and STEC, covering tracking, deciphering, intervening, and understanding the diseases they cause.

An Essential Resource

Useful as a textbook for advanced courses in microbiology, food safety, infectious disease, or microbial pathogenesis, this text is also a valuable reference for research scientists, clinicians, health professionals, policy makers, and food safety professionals.

With 570 pages of comprehensive information, this updated and expanded edition is a must-have resource for anyone concerned with understanding and combating the threats posed by EHEC and STEC.

Publication Details:

• Hardcover: 570 pages
• Publisher: ASM Press
• Published: May 1, 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555818781
• ISBN-13: 978-1555818784