Abstract
A modified suckling mouse assay was developed for use in field studies whereby five E. coli isolates could be tested as a pool for heat-stable enterotoxin.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Animals, Newborn
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Biological Assay / methods*
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Body Weight
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Diarrhea / etiology*
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Enterotoxins / biosynthesis*
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Enterotoxins / pharmacology
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Escherichia coli / metabolism*
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Hot Temperature
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Humans
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Intestines / drug effects
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Mice
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Organ Size