ICD-11 code : 1A03.0;
Preferred Label : Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infection;
ICD-11 definition : An infection of the gastrointestinal system, caused by the gram-negative bacteria
Escherichia coli. It is characterized by acute, profuse, watery diarrhoea. Transmission
is by the faecal-oral route from contaminated food, water, or fomites. Confirmation
is by identification of the Escherichia coli in a faecal sample.;
ICD-11 synonym : EPEC - [Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli] infection; EPEC infection;
Origin ID : 2099226249;
UMLS CUI : C0343380;
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UMLS correspondences (same concept)
An infection of the gastrointestinal system, caused by the gram-negative bacteria
Escherichia coli. It is characterized by acute, profuse, watery diarrhoea. Transmission
is by the faecal-oral route from contaminated food, water, or fomites. Confirmation
is by identification of the Escherichia coli in a faecal sample.