Principales características y diagnóstico de los grupos patógenos de Escherichia coli / Principal characteristics and diagnosis of the pathogenic groups of Escherichia coli
Salud pública Méx
;
44(5): 464-475, sept.-oct. 2002.
Artigo
em Espanhol
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RESUMO
Escherichia coli colonizes the human intestinal tract within hours of birth and is considered a non-pathogenic member of the normal intestinal flora. However, there are six pathogenic groups that may produce diarrhea enterotoxigenic (ETEC), enterohemorrhagic (EHEC), enteroinvasive (EIEC), enteropathogenic (EPEC), enteroaggregative (EAEC) and diffusely adherent (DAEC) groups. E. coli can be isolated and classified using traditional methods, by identifying its biochemical or serum characteristics. The pathogenic mechanisms may be studied in cell cultures and animal model assays, as well as more up to date molecular biology methods for study and diagnosis. The latter have proven that genes are involved in pathogenesis. The objective of the present work is to draw attention to the importance of E. coli as a pathogenic organism. This microorganism is an etiologic agent of sporadic cases of diarrhea, hemorrhagic colitis, dysentery, and hemolytic uremic syndromes and outbreaks. Diarrheic E. coli manifestations occur mainly among infants, and deep knowledge and understanding of this microorganism are crucial to better epidemiologic surveillance.
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Assunto principal:
Diarreia
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Escherichia coli
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Infecções por Escherichia coli
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Adulto
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Criança, pré-escolar
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Humanos
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Lactente
Idioma:
Espanhol
Revista:
Salud pública Méx
Assunto da revista:
Saúde Pública
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
México
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Instituto de Diagnóstico y Referencia Epidemiológicos/MX
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