Escherichia coli
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(Enteropathogenic escherichia coli infection) A04.0 (Enteropathogenic escherichia coli infection) ICD-10 page ICD-10 search
ICD 10 code: A04.0 (Enteropathogenic escherichia coli infection)
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Medpedia on Escherichia coli (Less technical, good quality control)
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Introduction
Mostly harmless
A species of bacterium with many sub-species, some of which are pathogenic. Some, such as Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli, produce toxins which can cause serious disease; others are less virulent. Ordinary harmless commensal E. Coli makes up a large proportion of the faeces, and makes vitamin K.
Aetiology
Clinical
Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli are the major cause of traveller's diarrhoea.
Investigations
Blood tests
Radiology
Treatment
Medical
Surgical
Prevention
A transdermal vaccine containing heat-labile enterotoxin to protect against the major form of traveller's diarrhoea is in development.
Post exposure prophylaxis
Notification
ICD code
See also
Vero cytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli
