Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli, a heterogenous, underestimated and under-diagnosed E. coli pathotype in Iran
Gastroenterology and Hepatology from Bed to Bench. 2013; 6 (2): 71-79
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ABSTRACT
The main features of enteroaggregative Escherichia coli [EAEC] pathogenesis include attachment of bacteria to the intestinal mucosa, production of various toxins and cytotoxins, and stimulation of mucosal inflammation. 'Virulence' genes encode these features. Comparison of different EAEC isolates has shown that the virulence gene content of these isolates varies considerably. The heterogeneity of EAEC strains was concluded from the results obtained from the volunteer as well as other studies. Although the underlying mechanism behind the apparent increase in O104H4 virulence is not known, several bacterial factors have been implicated. In this review, the known virulence factors involved in pathogenesis of EAEC pathotype are summarized
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IMEMR (Mediterrâneo Oriental)
Assunto principal:
Heterogeneidade Genética
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Diarreia
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Escherichia coli
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Gastroenterol. Hepatol. Bed Bench
Ano de publicação:
2013
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