Which of the following is true about Enteropatho genic E coli -
Causes diarrhea in infants
Acts by invasion of Intestinal epithelial cells
Adults are mostly affected
Affects immunocompromised host
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Causes diarrhea in infants "Enteropathogenic E. coli has been associated mainly with diarrhea in infants and children usually occuring as institutional out breaks". Specific diseases caused by different pathotypes . Enteropathogenic E coli (EPEC) Diarrhea in Infants and children . Entero toxigenic E. coli (ETEC) --> Traveller's diarrhea . Entero invasive E. coli (ETEC) Diarrhea to dysentry similar to shigellosis . Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) --> Hemolytic uremic syndrome, Hemorrhagic colitis . Enteroaggregative E.coli --> Persistant diarrhea . Extraintestinal pathogenic strains --> UTI, Abdominal & pelvic infections, meningitis, Septicemia.