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enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli |
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enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC),
a strain of E. coli that is a frequent cause of diarrhea in travelers. See also traveler's diarrhea. enterotoxigenic producing, produced by, or pertaining to production of enterotoxin. enterotoxigenic colibacillosis see Escherichia colienterotoxemia. Called also enterotoxic colibacillosis. enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli cause diarrhea due to attachment by specific fimbriae and production of enterotoxin see k88 antigen, k88 escherichia coli scours, k99 antigen. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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