Terme de Glossaire

verotoxin

A toxin (τοξικον = poison) is a protein produced by a bacteria which acts upon our cells; as its name suggests, it is toxic. A verotoxin is a type of toxin produced by some kinds of E. coli. bacteria. The toxin attacks the intestinal system and causes diarrhea which can contain blood. In some cases, depending on their concentration or following the sensitivity of the infected individual, they can contaminate the blood and cause kidney failure, leading to the death of the infected persons if they are not treated in time.

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