ETEC definitions

ETEC

Synonym for enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli ... Enterotoxigenic strain of Escherichia coli; attaches to the duodenum or proximal small intestine mucosa, where it forms heat-stable and heat-labile toxins that activate adenylate cyclase, causing wasting diarrhoea. Responsible for 40-70% of traveler's diarrhoea; chiefly water-borne via human faeces. ...
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ETEC

Type: Abbreviation Definitions: 1. Abbreviation for enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli.
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ETEC

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli
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