Experiences from the shiga toxin-producing escherichia coli O104:H4 outbreak in Germany and research needs in the field, Berlin, 28-29 November 2011

Abstract

This report presents the main findings from an international workshop on Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), held on 28-29 November 2011, organized by the Robert Koch Institute [1]. The workshop assembled over 100 experts in clinical medicine, epidemiology, public health, microbiology, food safety, and environmental science from various countries.