Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection (Q37976)
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An infection of the gastrointestinal system, caused by the gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli. It is characterised by acute, profuse, watery diarrhoea. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from contaminated food, water, or fomites. Confirmation is by identification of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) in a faecal sample.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection |
An infection of the gastrointestinal system, caused by the gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli. It is characterised by acute, profuse, watery diarrhoea. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from contaminated food, water, or fomites. Confirmation is by identification of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) in a faecal sample. |
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CID11:1A03.0
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