Trichrome stain; oil immersion magnification Eschericia coli


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

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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