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Distinctive Gut Microbiota Is Associated with Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli Infections in Chilean Children
12 Oct 2017
Abstract excerpt
Background. Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli (DEC) strains are a major cause of diarrhea in children under 5 years of age worldwide. DEC pathogenicity relies on the interaction of bacteria with environmental factors, including the host’s resident gut microbiota. Previous reports have shown changes in the gut microbiota’s composition during episodes of diarrhea, which may increase the pathogenicity of DEC strains....
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