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Research Publications (Food Safety)

This page tracks research articles published in national and international peer-reviewed journals. Recent articles are available ahead of print and searchable by Journal, Article Title, and Category. Research publications are tracked across six categories: Bacterial Pathogens, Chemical Contaminants, Natural Toxins, Parasites, Produce Safety, and Viruses. Articles produced by USDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) and FDA Grant Funding Agencies (requires login) are also tracked in Scopus.

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  1. The global population structure and evolutionary history of the acquisition of major virulence factor-encoding genetic elements in Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O121:H19

    • Microbiology

    • Shiga toxin (Stx)-producing (STEC) are foodborne pathogens causing serious diseases, such as haemorrhagic colitis and haemolytic uraemic syndrome. Although O157:H7 STEC strains have been the most prevalent, incidences of STEC infections by several other serotypes have recently increased.

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens

  2. The emerging importance of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli other than serogroup O157 in England

    • Microbiology

    • Shiga toxin-producing (STEC) can cause severe disease and large outbreaks. In England, the incidence and clinical significance of STEC serogroups other than O157 (non-O157) is unknown due to a testing bias for detection of STEC O157.

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens

  3. Phylogenetic context of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serotype O26:H11 in England

    • Microbiology

    • The increasing use of PCR for the detection of gastrointestinal pathogens in hospital laboratories in England has improved the detection of Shiga toxin-producing (STEC), and the diagnosis of haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS).

      • Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli
      • Bacterial pathogens