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escherichia-coli
Escherichia coli
Gram-negative rod; dominant facultative anaerobe of the human colon. Commensal in health; pathotypes (EPEC, ETEC, EHEC O157:H7, ExPEC) cause gastroenteritis, UTI, neonatal meningitis, and Shiga-toxin HUS. Leading cause of healthcare-associated UTI and Gram-negative bacteraemia.
Entry Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | escherichia-coli |
| Name | Escherichia coli |
| Status | draft |
| Last reviewed | 2026-06-05 |
| Class | 02-bacteria |