Improved detection of enteroaggregative Escherichia coli using formalin-fixed HEp-2 cells.
Certain strains of enteroaggregative Escherichia coli cause detachment of HEp-2 cells during adhesion tests, preventing observation of the aggregative adherent phenotype. The use of formalin-fixed HEp-2 cells prevents cell detachment and facilitates the detection of enteroaggregative E. coli.
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Laboratory of Enteric Pathogens, Central Public Health Laboratory, London, UK.
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D001422:Bacterial Adhesion; D002460:Cell Line; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D005557:Formaldehyde; D006801:Humans
D005557:Formaldehyde