Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC)
- associated
with community outbreaks in areas of poor sanitary conditions.
- EPEC adheres
to the enterocytes and destroys the mucosa.
- Diarrhea,
vomiting, fever, and malaise are typical symptoms associated with the
infection.
- Stools
usually do not contain blood.
- The response
to trimethoprim- ulfamethoxazole therapy is variable.