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Enteritis in enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection

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Link to WHO Definition

Enteritis in enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1316031944

This refers to inflammation of the small intestine due to infection of bacteria, enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC), strains of E. coli, which cause enteritis by close association with enteric cells. This is an important cause of traveller's diarrhoea.