Table 1 Prevalence of ACN, PCN and TPCN mechanisms in bloodstream infections E. coli isolates

Torreznos con salmonella. Hamburgers with e-coli. Sausages with listeria. Although European food safety is considered the most robust in the world, sometimes some products become contaminated and reach consumers. The Spanish Food Safety Agency (Aesan) is in charge of evaluating cases and sending alerts to citizens to avoid food poisoning. Since last October, Ana López-Santacruz (Madrid, 45 years old) — which led the National Food Center for four…

Table 1 Prevalence of ACN, PCN and TPCN mechanisms in bloodstream infections E. coli isolates

Researchers study E. coli cases to boost HUS knowledge

Scientists have studied E. coli cases in Ireland to try and gain new insights into factors associated with serious infections. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection can cause potentially fatal hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Researchers conducted a case-control study with 108 HUS patients and 416 unmatched non-HUS controls selected among STEC notifications in Ireland during 2017 to 2020.  Findings published in the journal Emerging Infe…