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Genotypic and phenotypic features of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated in industrialized and developing countries.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 14 Mar 2013
Santona Simona, Diaz Nicia, Fiori Pier Luigi, Francisco Moises, Sidat Mohsin, Cappuccinelli Piero, Rappelli Paola
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INTRODUCTION: Typical EPEC are considered a leading cause of diarrhoea in developing countries, while atypical EPEC have been isolated more frequently in developed areas. The actual geographic distribution of the two EPEC subgroups is controversial, since data can be highly influenced by laboratory resources. This study aimed to compare the distribution of typical and atypical EPEC among children in developed and...
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