Microbiology

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Causes "Travelers Diarrhea" and is also a major cause of death in children of developing nations

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E. Coli (ETEC)

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This enterotoxigenic strain produces a heat stable and heat labile toxin that causes an explosive watery diarrhea with cramping, abdominal discomfort, and dehydration

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E. Coli

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Major cuse of aspiration pneumonia in alcholics. Organism pproduces a large antiphagocytic capsule, giving it a mucoid appearance and producing a thick, bloody "currant-jelly" sputum.

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Klebsiella Pneumoniae

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Leading cause of urinary tract infections.

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E. Coli

Others include:
Proteus, Serratia, Enterococci, Klebsiella, Pseudomonas and Staph Saprophyticus.

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This organism is a common cause of nosocomial infections; Some strains produce red pigment.

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Serratia marcescens

Causes pneumonia, bacteremia, endocarditis and is often multi-drug resistant.

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Cause a bloody diarrhea and is associated with the consumption of undercooked meat and dairy products.

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Enterohemorrhagic E. Coli
0157:H7 (EHEC)

This dysentery-like condition is due to verotoxins similar to Shiga toxin that causes cytotoxicity to the colonic mucosa.

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Infection may result in hemorrhagic colits progressing to the HUS syndrome.

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Enterohemorrhagic E. Coli
0157:H7 (EHEC)

Hus in chracterized by ARF, micorangiopathic hemolytic anemia, and thrombocytopenia in children.