Article
Enteropathogenic and EnterohemorrhagicEscherichia coliInfections: Emerging Themes in Pathogenesis and Prevention
1 Jan 2002
Abstract excerpt
Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) and enterohemorrhagic E coli (EHEC) are important causes of infectious diarrhea, particularly among pediatric populations. While EPEC is a significant health threat in the developing world, EHEC causes sporadic but deadly outbreaks of hemorrhagic colitis and hemolytic-uremic syndrome in North America and other developed areas. The present review discusses emerging themes...