Escherichia coli are remarkably versatile microorganisms and important members of the
normal intestinal microbiota of humans and animals. This harmless commensal organism …

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is a major cause of diarrhea in children and
travelers in developing countries. ETEC is characterized by the ability to produce major …

Travellers' diarrhoea (TD) is the most frequent illness experienced by international travellers
to lower-income countries with bacterial agents considered to account for 80–90% of cases …

ADP-ribosylation is an ancient posttranslational modification present in all kingdoms of life.
The system likely originated in bacteria where it functions in inter-and intra-species conflict …

Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) consists of diverse strains differing in genetic
make-up and virulence potential. To better understand the pathogenicity potential of STEC …

The gram-negative bacterium Helicobacter pylori is the most common chronic bacterial
infection and the main cause of gastric cancer. Due to the increasing antimicrobial …

Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) are responsible for diarrhea in humans as well as
in farm animals. ETEC infections in newborn, suckling, and especially in post-weaning …

The intestinal mucus layer has a dual role in human health constituting a well-known
microbial niche that supports gut microbiota maintenance but also acting as a physical …

Escherichia coli is one of the most notorious pathogens for its ability to adapt, colonize, and
proliferate in different habitats through a multitude of acquired virulence factors. Its presence …

Enterotoxin-producing bacteria (EPB) have developed multiple mechanisms to disrupt gut
homeostasis, and provoke various pathologies. A major part of bacterial cytotoxicity is …