Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection (Q34552)
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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 and profuse diarrhoea (that may be haemorrhagic), fever, and abdominal cramps. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from ingestion of contaminated food or water. Confirmation is by identification of enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) in a faecal sample.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| default for all languages | 1A03.2 |
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| English | Enteroinvasive 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 and profuse diarrhoea (that may be haemorrhagic), fever, and abdominal cramps. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from ingestion of contaminated food or water. Confirmation is by identification of enteroinvasive Escherichia coli (EIEC) in a faecal sample. |
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1A03.2
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