Table 1 The stx genotypes of O26:H11 strains analysed in this study.

From: Dynamic changes in Shiga toxin (Stx) 1 transducing phage throughout the evolution of O26:H11 Stx-producing Escherichia coli

Country

stx1a

stx1a/stx2a

stx1a(× 2)*/stx2d

Total

Japan

8

12

1

21

United States

4

3

0

7

Belgium

5

1

0

6

Other countries†

3

2

0

5

Total

20

18

1

39

  1. *2 copies of stx1a genes.
  2. †United Kingdom (n = 1), Germany (n = 1), Canada (n = 1), Argentina (n = 1), South Korea (n = 1).
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