E coli bacteria, illustration #3
by Kateryna Kon/science Photo Library
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E coli bacteria, illustration #3
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Kateryna Kon/science Photo Library
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E. coli bacteria. Computer illustration of Escherichia coli bacteria. E. coli is a rod- shaped bacterium (bacillus). Its cell membrane is covered in fine filaments called pili or fimbriae. Hair-like structures called flagella at the rear of each bacterium provide propulsion to make it move. E. coli is a normal component of the intestinal bacterial flora, but under certain conditions some strains can cause severe infections such as gastroenteritis.
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May 26th, 2024
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