Strains of ESCHERICHIA COLI with the ability to produce at least one or more of at least two antigenically distinct, usually bacteriophage-mediated cytotoxins: SHIGA TOXIN 1 and SHIGA TOXIN 2. These bacteria can cause severe disease in humans including bloody DIARRHEA and HEMOLYTIC UREMIC SYNDROME.

Synonyms: Verotoxigenic E. coli, Shiga Toxigenic Escherichia coli, E coli, Verotoxigenic, VTEC, Escherichia coli, Verotoxigenic, Shiga Toxigenic E. coli, Verotoxin-Producing Escherichia coli, Vero Cytotoxin-Producing Escherichia coli, Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli, STEC, Verotoxigenic Escherichia coli, Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli