EHEC is a major cause of diarrhea in developing countries and may result in the death of small children.
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Step 1: Identify EHEC EHEC stands for Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, a type of bacteria that can cause severe diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), particularly in young children. Show more…
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