Y. enterocolitica

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Scanning electron microscope image of Yersinia enterocolitica. From:http://www.nbbcfood.info/foodmatters/foodsafetyatoz/images/30fsmyersinia.jpg

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Etiology/Bacteriology

Taxonomy

| Domain = Bacteria | Phylum = Firmicutes | Class = Clostridia | Order = Clostridiales | Family = Clostridiaceae | Genus = Clostridium | species = C. difficile

Description

Pathogenesis

Transmission

Infectious dose, incubation, and colonization

Epidemiology

Virulence Factors

Clinical Features

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prevention

Host Immune Response

References