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Pathogenesis of diarrhea due to escherichia coli

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E. coli may produce diarrhea by producing enterotoxins, by invasion of the gut, or by adherence. Their presence in the stools by itself does not establish a cause and effect relationship. To be pathogenic they must be able to colonise the gut. It is possible thatE. coli may also produce diarrhea by hitherto unknown mechanisms.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, 110029, New Delhi

    O. P. Ghai M.D., F.A.M.S. (Professor and Head, Department of Pediatrics), P. S. N. Menon M.D. & M. K. Bhau M.D.

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Ghai, O.P., Menon, P.S.N. & Bhau, M.K. Pathogenesis of diarrhea due to escherichia coli. Indian J Pediatr 47, 311–316 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02831325

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