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Virulence genes investigated and associated Escherichia coli pathotypes.
| Designation | E. coli Pathotype | Genes Targeted |
|---|---|---|
| EPEC | Enteropathogenic E. coli | eaeA |
| EHEC | Enterohaemorrhagic E. coli (or STEC) | eaeA, stx1, stx2 |
| EAEC | Enteroaggregative E. coli | eagg |
| EIEC | Enteroinvasive E. coli | ipaH |
| ETEC | Enterotoxigenic E. coli | ST |
| NMEC | Neonatal Meningitis E. coli | ibeA |
