Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) - an information leaflet for cases

This leaflet is for people who test positive for a bacterium called Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC), also known as E.coli O157. E.coli O157 is the most common strain of STEC found in the UK.

For more information check Shiga toxin-producing E.coli (STEC) section of our website.