Antibacterial and Antidiarrheal Activities of Plant Products against Enterotoxinogenic Escherichia coli

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) produces two types of enterotoxins: heat-labile (LT) and heat-stable (STa and STb). These molecules are involved in the induction of secretory diarrhea in animals including humans. This condition is currently treated using a fluid replacement therapy and antib...

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Main Author: J. Daniel Dubreuil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-11-01
Series:Toxins
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/5/11/2009