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LP18624-4   Escherichia coli K1
Escherichia coli strains with the K1 capsule antigen account for the majority (∼80%) of isolates from patients with neonatal E. coli meningitis (NMEC). PMID: 16552050 Bacterial meningitis in neonates is a severe infectious disease with mortality rates varying between 10% and 15%. PMID: 21416693 Infections in adults are less common and usually occur following trauma or surgical procedures. Source: Regenstrief LOINC

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Fully-Specified Name
Escherichia coli K1 DNA:PrThr:Pt:{Specimen}:Ord:{Molgen}
Long Common Name
Escherichia coli K1 DNA [Presence] in Specimen by Molgen
Short Name
E coli K1 DNA Spec Ql
Display Name
E. coli K1 DNA Molgen Ql (Specimen)
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Escherichia coli K1, Specimen

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Basic Attributes

Class
MICRO
Type
Laboratory
First Released
Version 2.83
Last Updated
Version 2.83 (ADD)
Order vs. Observation
Both

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