Spears, K. J., Roe, A. and Gally, D. L. (2006) A comparison of enteropathogenic and enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli pathogenesis. FEMS Microbiology Letters, 255(2), pp. 187-202. (doi: 10.1111/j.1574-6968.2006.00119.x)
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Abstract
This review covers enteropathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (EPEC) and enterohaemorrhagic <i>E. coli</i> (EHEC) infections, focusing on differences in their virulence factors and regulation. While Shiga-toxin expression from integrated bacteriophages sets EHEC apart from EPEC, EHEC infections often originate from asymptomatic carriage in ruminants whereas human EPEC are considered to be overt pathogens and more host-restricted. In part, these differences reflect variation in adhesin repertoire, type III-secreted effectors and the way in which these factors are regulated.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Roe, Professor Andrew |
| Authors: | Spears, K. J., Roe, A., and Gally, D. L. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Infection & Immunity |
| Journal Name: | FEMS Microbiology Letters |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| ISSN: | 0378-1097 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1574-6968 |
| Published Online: | 31 January 2006 |
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