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Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli pathotype: a genetically heterogeneous emerging foodborne enteropathogen.
FEMS immunology and medical microbiology - 1 Dec 2012
Estrada-Garcia Teresa, Navarro-Garcia Fernando
Abstract excerpt
Until now, a common feature that defines the enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) strains is the ability to produce a 'stacked-brick' appearance on epithelial cells, but it does not distinguish between pathogenic and nonpathogenic strains. Numerous adhesins, toxins, and proteins associated with virulence have been described, as well as multiple factors contributing to EAEC-induced inflammation. None of these...
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