Project details
Details of the Agency-funded projects under the verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) research programme (B11).
B01014: Develop a novel molecular typing method for comparison of foodborne pathogens using VTEC as a model organism
This research project aims to investigate the use of DNA-based methods to compare foodborne verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) strains.
Results available.
B09007: Development and validation of methods for the detection and characterisation of verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli in foods
This research project aims to develop a reliable method for the detection of verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) in foods.
B09008: Accelerated detection of salmonella and verocytotoxigenic E.coli in food
This research project aims to develop accelerated methods for detecting two groups of foodborne pathogens - salmonella and verocytotoxin producing strains of E. coli.
Results available.
B09010: Develop and validate an immunological method for the detection and characterisation of all VTEC in food
This research project aims to develop a rapid dipstick test for the detection of verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) in food samples.
Results available.
B11001: Toxin production by non-culturable verocytotoxigenic Escherichia coli (VTEC)
This research project aims to gain a better understanding of the means and mechanisms of toxin production by non-culturable verocytotoxigenic Escherichia coli.
Results available.
B11003: Diagnostic application of monoclonal antibody-based sandwich ELISAs for the rapid detection of verocytotoxin-producing E. coli
This research project aims to develop a rapid detection technique for identification of verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC), suitable for use by surveillance laboratories.
Results available.
B11004: Development and evaluation of solid media to identify VTEC and detect verotoxin in clinical and food samples
This research project aims to develop a rapid and low cost assay for the sensitive detection of verotoxin and all verotoxin producing E. coli (VTEC).
Results available.
B11005: Verocytotoxin producing Escherichia coli: characterisation of adhesins
This research project aims to characterise the expression of bacterial adhesin(s) under environmental conditions that resemble the physiological conditions encountered in the host tissue.
Results available.
B11008: The serodiagnosis of infections caused by Verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli based on salivary antibodies to E. coli lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
This research project aims to develop a non invasive test to diagnose infections caused by Verocytotoxin-producing E. coli (VTEC) using salivary antibodies.
Results available.
B11010: Review of past and current research on verocytotoxin producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) in relation to public health protection.
This research project aims to review past and current research on VTEC in relation to public health protection
Results available.