When intestinal bacteria go surfing

The bacterium Escherichia coli is part of the healthy human intestinal flora. However, E. coli also has pathogenic relatives that trigger diarrhea illnesses: enterohemorrhagic E.coli bacteria. During the course of an infection they infest the intestinal mucosa, causing injury in the process, in contrast to benign bacteria.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news156686308.html">When intestinal bacteria go surfing</a></p> <p>The bacterium <i>Escherichia coli</i> is part of the healthy human intestinal flora. However, <i>E. coli</i> also has pathogenic relatives that trigger diarrhea illnesses: enterohemorrhagic <i>E.coli </i>bacteria. During the course of an infection they infest the intestinal mucosa, causing injury in the process, in contrast to benign bacteria.</p>