The type of Escherichia coli that produces a verotoxin similar to the one produced by Shigella dysenteriae is

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Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) produces verotoxin (also known as Shiga toxin) which is similar to the one produced by Shigella dysenteriae. EHEC is a strain of E. coli that can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure, and in some cases, death. Enteroimmunogenic E. coli, enterotoxigenic E. coli, and enteropathogenic E. coli do not produce verotoxins.

The Type of Escherichia Coli That Produces a Verotoxin Similar