EHEC : Medical Dictionary Abbreviations and Acronymns
EHEC: abbreviation of: Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection
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EHEC: Another name for Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Infection.
EHEC (condition): Particularly dangerous type of E coli.
EHEC: Several different types of harmful, or pathogenic,
E. coli can cause diarrheal disease. A particularly
dangerous type is referred to as enterohemorrhagic E. coli,
or EHEC. In 1982, scientists identified the first such strain in the
United States. Since then, EHEC strains have been associated with
foodborne outbreaks traced to undercooked hamburgers, unpasteurized
apple juice or cider, salad, salami, and unpasteurized milk. Recent
outbreaks have also been traced to contaminated well water and
improperly disinfected swimming pools. 1
More information on medical condition: Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Infection:
- Introduction: Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Infection
- Basic Summary for Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli Infection
Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Foodborne Diseases, NIAID Fact Sheet: NIAID
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