Pathogenicity assessment of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from wild birds in a major agricultural region in California
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) consists of diverse strains differing in genetic make-up and virulence potential.To better understand the pathogenicity potential of STEC carried by the wildlife, three STEC and one E.coli strains isolated from wild birds near a major agricultural region in California were selected for comparative patho