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   What is an E coli infection?

   • An E. coli infection is any illness you get from strains of E. coli bacteria. For instance, there are harmful strains of E. coli that cause watery diarrhea, stomach pain and other digestive symptoms ( gastroenteritis) if you accidentally ingest them.

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   Can E coli cause a severe intestinal infection?

   • Most intestinal infections occur due to the ingestion of contaminated food or water. Even though forms of E. coli already live in your intestinal tract, ingesting E. coli from sources outside of your body can cause a severe intestinal infection.

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   What are the symptoms of E coli infection?

   • Symptoms depend on the kind of E. coli causing the infection. They include stomach cramps, vomiting, and fever. E. coli infection can lead to other health problems. Symptoms depend on the kind of E. coli causing the infection. Most people with E. coli infection have: Some people also have vomiting or a low fever. Should I call the doctor?

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › e-coliE. coli - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Oct 1, 2022 · Overview. Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. Most types of E. coli are harmless or cause relatively brief diarrhea. But a few strains, such as E. coli O157:H7, can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.

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   Feb 7, 2018 · Key facts. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Most E.coli strains are harmless, but some can cause serious food poisoning. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) is a bacterium that can cause severe foodborne disease.

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   May 14, 2024 · Most E. coli are harmless and are part of a healthy intestinal tract. E. coli help us digest food, produce vitamins, and protect us from harmful germs. But some E. coli can make people sick with diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis, and other illnesses.

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   Dec 23, 2021 · E. coli is a type of bacterium normally found in intestines. But certain kinds of E. coli can cause infection and severe symptoms like diarrhea and dehydration.

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   May 14, 2024 · Most people with E. coli infection have: Diarrhea that can be bloody or watery. Stomach cramps that can be severe. Some people also have vomiting or a low fever. When to talk to your doctor. Should I call the doctor? Contact your healthcare provider if you or your child has: Diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than 2 days. Bloody poop or pee.

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   Nov 22, 2023 · Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a group of bacteria that normally lives in the gut (gastrointestinal/GI tract) of healthy people and animals. The type that lives in your GI tract usually doesn’t hurt you — it even helps you digest your food.