
Trichrome stain; oil immersion magnification Eschericia coli
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Thanks
to Edwin H. Lennette, Albert Balows, William J. Hausler, Jr., H. Jean
Shadomy, editors of the Manual of Clinical Microbiology
A
final note about E. Coli
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| Disease |
E.
Coli |
| Description |
causes
severe diarrhea, vomitting, fever; in children, life-threatening
if untreated |
| Responsible
pathogen |
Eschericia
coli 0157: H |
| Route
of exposure |
gastro-intestinal |
| Mode
of transmission |
foodborne |
| Prevention/Treatment |
antibiotics
and fluid replacement |
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