Entero-invasive E. coli (EIEC) directly invades the colon mucosa like Shigella, unlike other E. coli strains that produce toxins.
Entero-invasive E. coli (EIEC) is the only E. coli family member that directly invades the colonic mucosa without producing a toxin, similar to Shigella.
| Front | What is the ONLY member of E.coli family which DIRECTLY invades the colonic mucosa and does not produce a toxin? |
|---|---|
| Back | EIEC ↓ Similar to Shigella |
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