E coli Infection

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Escherichia coli infection


E coli infection is caused by a common type of bacteria called Escherichia coli. There are potentially hundreds of different E.coli strains, which are either harmless or may cause serious ailments and health conditions. Harmless E.coli bacteria are considered normal body inhabitants found in the intestinal tract for both humans and animals. More harmful strains may cause E.coli infection which could develop into urinary tract infection or UTI, severe bloody diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and may also infect the genital organs. People may be exposed to this type of bacteria usually from contaminated food or water such as undercooked ground beef and raw vegetables.


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