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  • ...he presence of the O104:H4 serotype, which is not commonly seen in E. coli infections. ...ither diarrhea or illness outside of the intestinal tract. The types of E. coli that can cause diarrhea can be transmitted through contaminated water or fo
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  • ...from mild gastrointestinal infections to life-threatening conditions. ''E. coli'' is a diverse group of bacteria, but only certain strains are pathogenic. ==Types of Pathogenic ''E. coli''==
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  • ...erichia coli on agar.jpg|alt=Escherichia coli on agar|thumb|'''Escherichia coli on agar''']] Also called E. coli
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  • ...Shiga toxin-producing E. coli''' ('''STEC'''), is a group of [[Escherichia coli]] bacteria that produce [[Verotoxin]] (also known as Shiga toxin). These ba ...me E. coli are pathogenic, meaning they can cause illness. The types of E. coli that can cause diarrhea can be transmitted through contaminated water or fo
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  • ...oducing types of E. coli, or STECs, which are responsible for most E. coli infections in the United States. ...testine. This damage can lead to bloody diarrhea, a hallmark symptom of E. coli O157:H7 infection.
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  • '''Escherichia coli Nissle 1917''' is a strain of [[Escherichia coli]] bacteria that is used as a probiotic agent in medicine. It was discovered ...rom the soldier's feces and found it to be a non-pathogenic strain of ''E. coli''. Since then, it has been used as a probiotic agent in Europe.
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  • ...ood contamination. This article provides a list of notable strains of ''E. coli'', highlighting their characteristics, the diseases they cause, and their s ==List of Strains of ''Escherichia coli''==
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  • ...ial infections in animals, including those caused by [[Escherichia coli|E. coli]], [[Salmonella]], and [[Streptococcus]]. ...against E. coli, Salmonella, and Streptococcus, and is often used to treat infections in poultry and swine.
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  • ...ins produced by certain pathogenic strains of ''[[Escherichia coli]]'' (E. coli) and ''[[Yersinia pseudotuberculosis]]''. These toxins are known for their ...ctions, sepsis, and diarrhea, which are associated with CNF-producing ''E. coli'' strains.
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  • ...i'' O121 is classified under the group known as Shiga toxin-producing ''E. coli'' (STEC), which produce toxins leading to severe illness, including [[diarr ''E. coli'' O121, like other STEC strains, possesses the ability to produce Shiga tox
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  • ...most well-known species within this genus is ''[[Escherichia coli]]'' (E. coli), which is both a normal component of the gut flora and a potentially letha ...ndrome]] (HUS), a serious disease that can cause kidney failure and death. Infections can arise from consuming contaminated food or water, or through person-to-p
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  • '''1996 Odwalla E. coli Outbreak‏‎''' ...he contamination of [[Odwalla]] apple juice with the [[Escherichia coli|E. coli]] O157:H7 bacterium, leading to the death of a child and the sickening of a
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  • ...'' (E. coli), specifically those referred to as Shiga toxin-producing ''E. coli'' (STEC). This toxin is one of the primary virulence factors associated wit STX2-producing ''E. coli'' strains are transmitted to humans primarily through the consumption of co
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  • ...i), such as enteropathogenic ''E. coli'' (EPEC) and enterohemorrhagic ''E. coli'' (EHEC). This genomic island is responsible for the formation of attaching ...e development of therapeutic and preventive measures against EPEC and EHEC infections.
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  • ...otoxin]]-producing serogroup belonging to the O subfamily of [[Escherichia coli]] which has been shown to cause severe [[food-borne disease]]. ...O157-H7 CDC ID-10071.tif|alt=Escherichia coli O157-H7|thumb|'''Escherichia coli O157-H7''']]
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  • ...nfections]], [[skin infection|skin infections]], and [[bone infection|bone infections]].
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  • ...virus that specifically infects the bacterium ''[[Escherichia coli]]'' (E. coli). It belongs to the family [[Leviviridae]], a group of viruses known for th ...S2 begins with the attachment of the virus to the F pilus of the host ''E. coli'' cell. Following attachment, the RNA genome is injected into the host cell
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  • ...me (HUS)]], and sometimes death. The most well-known STEC serotype is ''E. coli'' O157:H7, but there are many other serotypes that can also cause illness. STEC infections are zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted between animals and humans. T
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  • ...almonella]], [[Shigella]], and certain strains of [[Escherichia coli]] (E. coli). ...uses such as the [[norovirus]] and [[rotavirus]] can also cause intestinal infections.
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  • ...rinary system includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. Bladder infections are often caused by [[bacteria]] that enter the urethra and then the bladde ...e sexually active to develop one. All people, of all ages, can get bladder infections.
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