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P Pathogenic Mechanism Epec Toxicity Enteropathogenic E Coli No Toxin Produced Adheres To Apical Surface, 

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Enteropathogenic E coli
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No toxin produced
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Adheres to apical surface, flattens villi, and prevents absorption
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Diarrhea in children (think EPEC | Pediatrics)

Tags: microbiology

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