E coli Flashcards

1
Q

what are the three types of E coli infections

A

ETEC - enterotoxigenic
EHEC - Enterohemorrhage
UPEC - Uropathogenic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

which E coli causes UTIs

A

Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC)​

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What virulence factors give Uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC)​ the ability to cause UTIs?

A

Type I pili
Hemolysin (HlyA)
Cytotoxic Necrotizing Factor 1 (CNF1)
Siderophores

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly