Foundations in Microbiology
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780073522609
Author: Kathleen Park Talaro, Barry Chess Instructor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20.4, Problem 15CYP
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The types of infections E. coli is usually responsible for.
Introduction:
Escherichia coli usually causes intestinal infections, leading to diarrhea. However, it may also infect other parts of the body.
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Foundations in Microbiology
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