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Stool Culture, Diarrheagenic E.coli |
| Test |
Stool Culture, Diarrheagenic E.coli |
| Indication |
Establish diarrheagenic E.coli as the cause of clinical illness.
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| Physiology |
Four major categories of Diarrheagenic E.coli are Enterotoxigenic (ETEC)-Travelers diarrhea and infant diarrhea in less developed countries. Enteropathogenic (EPEC) - Infant diarrhea. Enterohemorrhagic (EHEC) - Hemorrhagic colitis, Hemolytic uremic syndrome, Thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. Enteroinvasive (EIEC) - Dysentry.
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| Normal Range |
Normal colinc flora
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| Sample |
Rectal swab, fresh stool
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| Test Method |
culture in macconkey agar.
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| Related Tests |
Methylene blue stain, Stool culture
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