TABLE 3.
EHEC isolates
| Culture-isolate | Date collected (mo/day/yr) | Color, consistency of stool | Color on primary RA plate | Identified on SMAC plate | Serotype | Sorbitol fermentera |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 212-1 | 7/8/97 | Yellow-bloody, unformed | Gray | Yes | O157:H7 | No |
| 225-2 | 7/2/97 | Yellow-brown, liquid | Gray | No | O157:H7 | No |
| 280-2 | 9/2/97 | Brown, liquid | Cream, red center | No | O111:NMb | Yes |
| 296-1 | 9/5/97 | Bloody, liquid | Gray | Yes | O157:H7 | No |
| 301-1 | 9/19/97 | Brown-red, liquid | Cream | No | O157:H7 | No |
| 438-2 | 9/15/97 | Transport medium | Blue | No | O157:H7 | No |
| 439-1 | 9/15/97 | Transport medium | Black | Yes | O157:H7 | No |
| 305-1 | 9/21/97 | Brown, liquid | Purple | No | O26 | Yes |
| 42-2 | 9/27/97 | Transport medium | Blue | No | O111:NMb | Yes |
| 455-1 | 11/17/97 | Transport medium | Blue-purple | No | O103:H2 | Yes |
| 820-7 | 5/9/98 | Red-brown, liquid | Cream, red center | No | O121:H19 | Yes |
| 817-1 | 5/10/98 | Red-yellow, unformed | Charcoal | Yes | O157:H7 | No |
| 844-1 | 6/20/98 | Bloody, liquid | Gray | No | O157:H7 | No |
| 253c | 8/19/97 | Brown-green, liquid | NDd | No | O26 | No |
a
As determined by Vitek GNI card.
b
NM, nonmotile.
c
Isolated, identified, and serotyped by UDOH.
d
ND, not determined.