Pathogenic and non-pathogenic Escherichia coli colonization and host inflammatory response in a defined microbiota mouse model

• Main Authors: Zachary R. Stromberg (Author), Angelica Van Goor (Author), Graham A. J. Redweik (Author), Meghan J. Wymore Brand (Author), Michael J. Wannemuehler (Author), Melha Mellata (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The Company of Biologists, 2018-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Most Escherichia coli strains in the human intestine are harmless. However, enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) is a foodborne pathogen that causes intestinal disease in humans. Conventionally reared (CONV) mice are inconsistent models for human infections with EHEC because they are often resistant to...