Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli: A Review of Trends, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

Authors :: Cennimo, David J.
Hoonmo Koo
Mohamed, Jamal A.
Huang, David B.
Tom Chiang
Source :: Infections in Medicine; Mar2007, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p100-110, 7p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Chart, 1 Graph
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: The article provides an overview of the trends, diagnosis and treatment of enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC). It mentions the 6 recognized pathotypes of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli. Also, it notes that genetics plays an important role in determining the host's susceptibility to diarrheal illness, and one of the most common clinical manifestations of EAEC infection is watery diarrhea, usually unaccompanied by blood or mucus.

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