Abstract
Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) are important human gastroenteritis agents. The prevalence of six non-LEE genes encoding type 3 translocated effectors was investigated. The nleC, cif and nleB genes were more prevalent in typical than in atypical EPEC, although a higher diversity of genes combinations was observed in atypical EPEC.
Keywords:
diarrhea; enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC); pathogenicity; type 3 secretion system.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bacterial Secretion Systems / genetics*
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Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli / classification
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Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli / genetics*
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Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
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Escherichia coli Infections / microbiology
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Escherichia coli Proteins / genetics*
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Gastroenteritis / microbiology
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Genetic Variation*
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Humans
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Phosphoproteins / genetics*
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Virulence Factors / genetics*
Substances
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Bacterial Secretion Systems
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Escherichia coli Proteins
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LEE protein, E coli
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Phosphoproteins
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Virulence Factors