Which of the following is true about Enteropatho genic E coli -: (A) Causes diarrhea in infants, (B) Acts by invasion of Intestinal epithelial cells, (C) Adults are mostly affected, (D) Affects immunocompromised host
Answer is A. Ans. is 'a' i.e., Causes diarrhea in infants "Enteropathogenic E. coli has been associated mainly with diarrhea in infants and children usually occuring as institutional out breaks". Specific diseases caused by different pathotypes . Enteropathogenic E coli (EPEC) Diarrhea in Infants and children . Entero toxigenic E. coli (ETEC) --> Traveller's diarrhea . Entero invasive E. coli (ETEC) Diarrhea to dysentry similar to shigellosis . Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) --> Hemolytic uremic syndrome, Hemorrhagic colitis . Enteroaggregative E.coli --> Persistant diarrhea . Extraintestinal pathogenic strains --> UTI, Abdominal & pelvic infections, meningitis, Septicemia.