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Antimicrobial Resistance in Shiga Toxin-producing E. coli

Bioengineer (London, June 8) — A groundbreaking study led by Illinois pathobiology professor Csaba Varga analyzed nearly 2,000 cases of human infections caused by Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli bacteria in the United States. Resistance to commonly used antimicrobial agents is rising among these dangerous pathogens, posing significant challenges for public health and food safety.