5.5 Lab

Question 1

How can you diagnose pathogenic E coli? lab techniques?

Answer 1

-culture
-multiplex PCR: cirulence factors and toxins

UPEC: culture (quantity of bacteria CFU/ml)

Question 2

How can you treat pathogenic E coli?

Answer 2

-supportive therapy, colostrum
-ETEC: antibodies are used, but diarrhea may only stop when enterocytes are replaced
-UPEC: antibiotics

> Be aware of multidrug resistance: AST usually required