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Escherichia Coli Flashcards

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what type of bacteria is e.coli?

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  • faculative anaerobic, lactose-fermenting, gram -ve rod
  • normal gut commensal
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what type of diseases can e.coli lead to?

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  • diarrhoeal illness
  • UTIs
  • neonatal meningitis
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what is e.coli O157:H7?

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particular strain associated with severe, haemorrhagic, watery diarrhoea

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what is e.coli O157:H7 spread by?

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contaminated ground beef

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what is a complication of e.coli O157:H7?

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haemolytic uraemic syndrome

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