Shiga-like Toxin - Source of Toxin Gene

Source of Toxin Gene

It has been suggested by some researchers that the gene coding for Shiga-like toxin comes from a toxin-converting lambdoid prophage, such as H-19B or 933W, inserted into the bacteria's chromosome via transduction.

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