The Role of Intestinal Bacteria in Acute Diarrheal Disease.

Abstract

Our studies provide evidence for at least 3 serologically distinct groups of surface antigens present on ETEC isolated from man. E. coli strains in each of the 3 serologic groups produce surface pili of identical size, mophology, and molecular weights. Antisera against these three pili types were used to test 106 strains of enterotoxigenic E. coli. isolated from humans, as well as non-toxigenic strains, normal fecal isolates of E. coli, and enterotoxigenic E. Coli strains isolated from animals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA134902

Entities

People

  • S. L. Gorbach

Organizations

  • Tufts Medical Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Animals
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Antibodies
  • Antigens
  • Attachment
  • Bacteria
  • Cells
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Erythrocytes
  • Escherichia Coli
  • Immune Serums
  • Lagomorphs
  • Molecular Weight
  • New England
  • Rodents
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Biology

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  • Microbial Pathology