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EAF plasmid changes within four common EPEC clonal groups
| Clonal group | Recombination (change in bfpA) | Plasmid replacement (change in bfpA and perA) | Plasmid loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPEC 1 | EAF 1 to EAF 8 | EAF 1 to EAF 6 | Not observed |
| EPEC 2 | EAF 4 to EAF 2 or EAF 7 | EAF 4 to EAF 11 | Observed |
| EPEC 3 | Not observed | Not observed | Observed |
| EPEC 4 | Not observed | EAF 3 to EAF 5 or EAF 8 | Observed |
