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Medical Definition of Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli
1. Enteroinvasive strain of Escherichia coli penetrates gut mucosa and multiplies in colon epithelial cells, resulting in shigellosis-like changes of the mucosa. This strain produces a severe diarrhoeal illness that can resemble shigellosis except for the absence of vomiting and shorter duration of illness. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Enteroinvasive Escherichia Coli
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