verocytotoxin

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verocytotoxin

[ver′ō·sī′tō·tok′sin]

either of two toxins found in certain strains of Shigella dysenteriae and Escherichia coli, causing a type of hemolytic uremic syndrome. Humans are infected by ingesting undercooked meat, unpasteurized milk, and foods contaminated with cattle feces.

verocytotoxin

see shiga-like toxins.

verocytotoxin

VTEC, see there

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