Proper noun
Stec (plural Stecs)
A surname from Polish.
"Because it is not known if these infections are related to the larger, previously reported outbreak of STEC O26 infections, these illnesses are not being included in the case count for that outbreak," the CDC said in the update. Source: Internet
• Pathogenic E. coli is called “Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli,” or STEC. Source: Internet
The bacteria that make these toxins are called "Shiga toxin-producing" E. coli (STEC). Source: Internet
Strains that produce Shiga toxin are also called 'STEC' strains. Source: Internet