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Detection of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and other intestinal pathogens in patients with diarrhoeal disease

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Six hundred and six faeces specimens from patients with diarrhoea, aged 0–>60 and living in the area of Fano (Italy), were examined for Escherichia coli 0157:H7, Salmonella, Shigellaand thermophilic Campylobacterspp. E. coli 0157:H7 was not found, confirming the limited circulation of this bacterium in our country. On the other hand, Salmonellae were the most frequent pathogens (5.6%), followed by Campylobacters (2.3%) and Shigellae (0.3%).

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  1. Institute of Toxicological, Hygienic and Environmental Science, University of Urbino, Urbino, Italy

    W. Baffone, A. Pianetti, G. Brandi, A. Casaroli & F. Bruscolini

  2. Santa Croce Hospital, Fano, Italy

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Baffone, W., Ciaschini, G., Pianetti, A. et al. Detection of Escherichia coli 0157:H7 and other intestinal pathogens in patients with diarrhoeal disease. Eur J Epidemiol 17, 97–99 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1010987808227

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