Which of the following group of Escherichia coli is the common cause of diarrhea in infants and is implicated in outbreaks of diarrhea in nurseries?
Correct Answer: Enteropathogenic
Description: Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) is common cause of infantile diarrhea in infants in developing countries. EPEC is associated with outbreaks of diarrhea in nurseries and day care center. Mechanism of causation: EPEC adheres to epithelial cells of the intestine adhesive factor and causes destruction of microvilli. This results in watery diarrhea and fever. Ref: Ray C.G., Ryan K.J. (2010). Chapter 33. Enterobacteriaceae. In C.G. Ray, K.J. Ryan (Eds), Sherris Medical Microbiology, 5e.
Category:
Medicine
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now