Genetic variability of Shiga toxin-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> strains isolated from Paraguayan cattle
Shiga toxin-producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> (STEC) can cause serious foodborne illnesses in humans. Cattle are a natural reservoir of STEC, and transmission to humans occurs through consuming contaminated food, direct contact between humans and animals, and from person to person through the fecal-oral route. This study analyzed the genetic variability of STEC strains from cattle in Paraguay. The findings highlight the genetic diversity of STEC in Paraguay and emphasize the need for continued monitoring, as livestock play a key role in the country's economy. Applying genomic surveillance can help improve food safety, prevent outbreaks, and protect public health.
Authors
- Fátima Rodríguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4754-5038)
- Adrián Muñoz‐Barrera (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1561-5898)
- José M. Lorenzo-Salazar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5135-2861)
- Carlos Flores (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5352-069X)
- Claudia Salinas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8759-0191)
- Rosa Guillén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4778-4960)
- Rafaela González‐Montelongo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9022-8663)
Institutions
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ES)
- Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria (ES)
- Universidad Fernando Pessoa Canarias (ES)
- Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud (AR)
- Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Respiratorias (ES)
- Instituto Tecnológico y de Energías Renovables (ES)
- Universidad Nacional de Asunción (PY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microbiology Spectrum
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.00596-25
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Escherichia coli research studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.80