infectious diseases
Escherichia coli Infections
Diseases caused by E. coli
In neonates, particularly preterm infants, E. coli bacteremia Neonatal Sepsis Neonatal sepsis is invasive infection, usually bacterial, occurring during the neonatal period. Signs are multiple, nonspecific, and include diminished spontaneous activity, less vigorous sucking... read more and meningitis Neonatal Bacterial Meningitis Neonatal bacterial meningitis is inflammation of the meninges due to bacterial invasion. Signs are those of sepsis, central nervous system irritation (eg, lethargy, seizures, vomiting, irritability... read more (caused by strains with the K1 capsule, a marker for neuroinvasiveness) are common.