Enteric pathogens

Enteric pathogens are transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected hosts or by exposure to environments contaminated with feces (1)

Exposure to animals has recently attracted attention as a risk factor for enteric infections in low- and middle-income countries. There have been reports of strain-sharing between humans and domestic or wild animals that are in close proximity (2, 3).

Enteric pathogens, like Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium, have developed mechanisms to bypass microbiota-mediated colonization resistance by triggering [intestinal inflammation (colitis)](brain://BzW6blFRg06hY4CJBJgUKA/Colit…