Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection (Q34550)
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A condition of the gastrointestinal system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli. This condition is characterised by acute, watery diarrhoea due to toxins released from the bacteria. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from ingestion of contaminated food, water, or fomites. Confirmation is by identification of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) in faecal sample.
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| default for all languages | 1A03.1 |
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| English | Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli infection |
A condition of the gastrointestinal system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli. This condition is characterised by acute, watery diarrhoea due to toxins released from the bacteria. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from ingestion of contaminated food, water, or fomites. Confirmation is by identification of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) in faecal sample. |
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