Particular Biochemical Profiles for EnterohemorrhagicEscherichia coliO157:H7 Isolates on the ID 32E System

Abstract
The ability of the ID 32E system to identify and discriminate 74Escherichia coliO157 isolates among 106E. colinon-O157 isolates was evaluated. The results showed atypical biochemical reactions but accurate identification at the species level and no unique biochemical profile numbers forE. coliO157, although these numbers were distinct from those of other serotypes.