Enterococcus helps E. coli 'armor up' in dog, poultry co-infections

ScienceDaily
Dec 2, 2024, 12:33 pm85 pts
A new study finds that two subtypes of pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) produce five to 16 times more protective capsular 'slime' when Enterococcus faecalis (EF) is present. The finding could lead to targeted therapies for E. coli infections specific to dogs and poultry.

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