title: Enterotoxins of enteric bacteria--a review.
abstract: A review of the enterotoxins of enteric bacteria was compiled, taking into account recent developments of the field as well as results of the author's own research work. After characterization of enterotoxins of different origin, their pathogenic role is described, with special attention to the genetic background of these agents. The possible use of enterotoxins for active immunization purposes is also discussed.
mesh_terms: D000268:Adhesiveness; D000818:Animals; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000517:prevention & control; D004768:Enterotoxins / Q000235:genetics; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000472:pathogenicity; D006801:Humans; D011817:Rabbits; D012475:Salmonella; D012762:Shigella dysenteriae; D013552:Swine; D014733:Vibrio / Q000472:pathogenicity
chemical_list: D004768:Enterotoxins