E. coli is the common name for the bacteria called Escherichia coli. The disease it caused is sometimes known as colibacillosis. E. coli is a normal component of intestinal flora. Pathogenic strains of the bacteria can cause severe gastrointestinal disease. Many strains can cause skin and wound infections and abscesses.
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- H.U.S.H - Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Help UK E.coli support group. Includes purpose, links, prevention information, and news.
- E. coli O157:H7: The Role of Animals Discusses the organism in humans and animals and possible means to prevent transmission.
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Factsheet on this complication of some E. coli infections.
- Pathogenic E. coli Scientific information on the different strains of the bacteria.
- Management Procedures for Control of E. coli Provides guidelines for control and transmission of bacteria such as E. coli O157:H7 from farm animals to humans for humans visiting petting zoos on farms, fair displays, farm shows, and game preserves.
- Bad Bug Book - Escherichia coli O157:H7 Discusses the organism, associated foods, outbreaks, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
- CDC: Escherichia coli Features transmission, risk factors, complications, prevention, and treatment.
- USDA-FSIS: Escherichia coli O157:H7 Detailed technical review on this emerging food pathogen.
- E. Coli and VTEC 0157 Scientific and medical information about these bacteria and the diseases they cause.
- What You Should Know About Shiga-Toxin Escherichia Coli Fact sheet offering information and tips to avoid infection by this bacteria commonly known as E.Coli.
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: E. coli Enteritis Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and tests.
- MedlinePlus: E. Coli Infections Directory of links to information and news related to the disease.