Figure 2. Scanning electron micrograph of human sepsis-associated Escherichia coli (SEPEC) 8 (fimH+, flu+, csgA−, mat−, iha−, gimB−, ibeA−, tia−, neuC−) adhesion after 3 h of incubation with Vero cells. A, The bacteria adhered to the cell surface. B, Details of the points of microcolony formation. C, Microcolony details. D, Details of the network of extracellular matrix surrounding the microcolonies on the cell surface.
