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→Enterotoxigenic E. Coli (ETEC)
*** Sheep do not suffer as commonly as calves, as they are normally better managed.
*** Sheep do not suffer as commonly as calves, as they are normally better managed.
** Pigs less than 1 week of age may suffer.
** Pigs less than 1 week of age may suffer.
* Bacteria adhere to enterocyte receptors using pili e.g. K87 (Especially in pigs), K88, K99 (especialoly in cattle).
* Bacteria adhere to enterocyte receptors using pili e.g. K87 (Especially in pigs), K88, K99 (especially in cattle).
** Toxins produced by the bacteria encourage loss of Cl<sup>-</sup>, Na<sup>+</sup> and water in gut secretions.
** Toxins produced by the bacteria encourage loss of Cl<sup>-</sup>, Na<sup>+</sup> and water in gut secretions.
*** Causes [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] and dehydration.
*** Causes [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] and dehydration.
** Fluid replacement therapy.
** Fluid replacement therapy.
*** Produces a quite good and quick recovery, especially in calves.
*** Produces a quite good and quick recovery, especially in calves.
[[Category:Enteritis,_Catarrhal]][[Category:Enteritis, Bacterial]][[Category:Cattle]][[Category:Sheep]][[Category:To_Do_-_Clinical]]
[[Category:Enteritis,_Catarrhal]][[Category:Enteritis, Bacterial]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Cattle]][[Category:Intestinal Diseases - Sheep]][[Category:To_Do_-_Alimentary]][[Category:To Do - Major]]