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E.coli descrip
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| No group designation Name, type of infection, who it affects | meningitis infants |
| (NPEC) Name, type of infection, who it affects | Nephropathogenic E. coli Urinary tract infections Women, young children (diapers) Catherized patients |
| (EPEC) Name, type of infection, who it affects | Enteropathogenic E. coli Watery diarrhea Infants, outbreaks in nurseries |
| (ETEC) Name, type of infection, who it affects | Enterotoxigenic E. coli *Travelers diarrhea* Travelers to endemic areas |
| (EHEC) Name, type of infection, who it affects | Hemorrhagic colitis or (HUS)hemolytic uremic syndrome Uncooked meat, raw milk, apple cider can induce renal failure |
| (EIEC) Name, type of infection, who it affects | Enteroinvasive E. coli Bloody diarrhea Young children in develop. countries |
| (EAEC) | Enteroaggregative E. coli Watery diarrhea Young children in develop. countries |