EPIDEMIOLOGY OF ESCHERICHIA COLI K1 IN HEALTHY AND DISEASED NEWBORNS

Although at least 100 different Escherichia coli capsular antigens have been recognised, strains possessing the K1 antigen are responsible for 77% of neonatal E. coli meningitis cases. K1 strains were found in 20-40% of rectal swab cultures from healthy infants, children, and adult women. Vertical t...

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