Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC)
Two groups of E. coli are responsible for enteric disease: Enteropathogenic E. coli [EPEC] and some Shiga toxin–producing E. coli [STEC]. They both possess a cluster of virulence genes located … Read more
Diseases are abnormal medical conditions that negatively affect either the structure or function of a part of an organism other than the immediate external injuries.
Infection is the invasion and multiplication of the body tissue of an organism by pathogenic agents like bacteria and viruses.
Two groups of E. coli are responsible for enteric disease: Enteropathogenic E. coli [EPEC] and some Shiga toxin–producing E. coli [STEC]. They both possess a cluster of virulence genes located … Read more
Communicable diseases definition Communicable diseases are the diseases that are caused by infectious agents and can be transmitted from an infected person to other people, animals, or other sources in … Read more
What is Cysticercosis? Cysticercosis refers to the tissue infection caused by the metacestode, or larval stage, of Taenia solium. It is acquired by the accidental ingestion of T. solium eggs. … Read more
Visceral leishmaniasis is sometimes known as systemic leishmaniasis or kala-azar. Kala-azar also is known as black fever or Dumdum fever in Asia. It usually occurs 3 to 6 months after … Read more
Differences between Diarrhea and Dysentery Diarrhea and dysentery are two distinct medical conditions which are often used synonymously. However, both the terms and these clinical conditions have clear differences as … Read more
Escherichia coli as Pathogens The effectiveness of E. coli as a pathogen is illustrated by the fact that: Pathotypes of E. coli Source: DOI: 10.1128/CMR.00022-13 A. Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) B. … Read more
Acute disease definition Acute disease is a condition or a disorder that comes on or onsets rapidly and lasts for a shorter period of time. The period of time associated … Read more
Image Source: Everyday Health. (Gwen Shockey/Alamy) Differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes Features Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Nature of disease It is an autoimmune disease … Read more
Candidiasis also known as moniliasis, is a fungal disease that is classified under opportunistic fungal infection, because of its occurrence in persons with an immune-suppressed system, especially newborns, HIV/AIDS patients, … Read more
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