Abstract
Four of six adhesin-encoding genes (lpfA, paa, iha, and toxB) from Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli strains were detected in typical and atypical enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) strains of various serotypes. Although the most prevalent gene was lpfA in both groups, paa was the only potential diarrhea-associated gene in atypical EPEC.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adhesins, Escherichia coli / genetics*
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Adhesins, Escherichia coli / isolation & purification
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Adult
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Bacterial Adhesion
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Child
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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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Humans
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Polymerase Chain Reaction
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Serotyping
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Shiga-Toxigenic Escherichia coli / genetics*
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Virulence Factors / genetics*
Substances
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Adhesins, Escherichia coli
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Virulence Factors