Publications by authors named "Omnia T Bahgat"
BMC Microbiol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC) O157 is known for causing serious illnesses like hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic uremic syndrome, but non-O157 strains are also emerging as significant pathogens.
- In a study conducted in Egypt, 335 samples were collected, revealing that nearly half were EHEC, with the O111, O91, O26, and O55 serotypes being the most common across various sources like stool, urine, and food products.
- The analysis of virulence genes showed high prevalence of genes such as sheA, stx2, and eae, and genetic testing revealed diverse strains with significant similarities, highlighting the complexity and potential
