E. Coli Information

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What does E coli stand for?

Scanning electron micrograph of Escherchia coli (E. coli). Do you ever crave raw cookie dough? What about a rare hamburger? Although these foods may sound tempting, they can harbor a type of bacteria known as E. coli, short for Escherichia coli, a rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water.

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.

Is E coli a genus?

E. coli is the type species of the genus ( Escherichia) and in turn Escherichia is the type genus of the family Enterobacteriaceae, where the family name does not stem from the genus Enterobacter + "i" (sic.) + "aceae", but from "enterobacterium" + "aceae" (enterobacterium being not a genus, but an alternative trivial name to enteric bacterium).

Can E coli cause illness?

E. coli (Escherichia coli) are a group of bacteria that are found in the gut of nearly all people and animals. Some E. coli bacteria can cause serious illness. Some cause no illness at all. The bacteria can cause diarrhoea and food poisoning, or more serious illnesses like pneumonia.

Where can E coli be found?

E. coli can also be found in soil, on vegetables, and in water, as well as in undercooked meats. Pathogenic strains cause intestinal illness in humans when ingested. Escherichia coli results in intestinal illness as well as infection outside of the intestine.

What is E coli – a rod shaped bacteria?

Although these foods may sound tempting, they can harbor a type of bacteria known as E. coli, short for Escherichia coli, a rod-shaped bacteria found in soil and water. These bacteria live in the intestines of humans and animals and are important for a healthy intestinal tract.

What Is E. Coli

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E. Coli Information

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