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  2. 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.

  3. Nov 22, 2023 · How soon do symptoms of an E. coli infection start? You usually develop symptoms of an STEC infection within three to five days after drinking or eating foods contaminated with this E. coli bacteria. Other strains can make you sick within hours. Sometimes, symptoms start up to 10 days after exposure.

  4. May 14, 2024 · Symptoms. Symptoms depend on the kind of E. coli causing the infection. 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.

  5. Jan 17, 2021 · Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative bacillus known to be a part of normal intestinal flora but can also be the cause of intestinal and extraintestinal illness in humans. There are hundreds of identified E. coli strains, resulting in a spectrum of disease from mild, self-limited gastroenteritis to renal failure and septic shock.

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  6. May 14, 2024 · Overview. E. coli are germs called bacteria. They are found in many places, including in the environment, foods, water, and the intestines of people and animals. 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.

  7. 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. Primary sources of STEC outbreaks are raw or ...

  8. Dec 23, 2021 · Is it contagious? Symptoms. Causes. Risk factors. When to see a doctor. Treatment. Prevention. Escherichia coli ( E. coli) is a bacterium that normally lives in the intestines of people and...

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