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E. coli
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.
Sites in E. coli
E. coli
A food borne illness. Features prevention, symptoms and risks, detection, and recent outbreaks.
What Is E-Coli?
A school project about what e-coli is and what it causes.
E.Coli Food Safety News
Links to News and information about E. Coli and food safety.
What You Should Know About Escherichia Coli 0157:H7
Fact sheet offering information and tips to avoid infection by this bacteria commonly known as E.Coli.
CDC: Escherichia coli O157:H7
Features transmission, risk factors, complications, prevention, and treatment.
The E. coli Index
Guide to information relating to the model organism Escherichia coli primarily aimed for the academic community who study this bacterium as a model organism and basic research tool.
Pathogenic E. coli
Scientific information on the different strains of the bacteria.
E. coli as a Pathogen
Discusses the diseases and infections the bacteria cause as well as the various phenotypic characteristics.
H.U.S.H - Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Help
UK E.coli support group. Includes purpose, links, prevention information, and news.
Eric's Echo - The E.coli Help Organization
Support group for E.Coli O157:H7 victims and their families, founded in memory of Eric Jackson Mueller. Includes links, outbreaks, extensive information on the disease, and testimonies of victims.
What the Heck is an E. coli?
Information about the bacteria and the diseases it causes.
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.
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: E. coli Enteritis
Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and tests.
The Merck Manual: Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Infection
Features organism information, prevention, treatment, and epidemiology.
Medmicro: Escherichia Coli in Diarrheal Disease
Scientific and medical information about the bacteria and the diseases it causes.
Bad Bug Book - Escherichia coli O157:H7
Discusses the organism, associated foods, outbreaks, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
E. coli O157:H7: The Role of Animals
Discusses the organism in humans and animals and possible means to prevent transmission.
E. coli 0157:H7 in Drinking Water
Factsheet from the Environmental Protection Agency.
MedlinePlus: E. Coli Infections
Directory of links to information and news related to the disease.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Factsheet on this complication of some E. coli infections.
Institute of Food Science and Technology: E.coli Food Poisoning and its Prevention
Factsheet with organism and disease information.
Food Safety Research Information Office: Escherichia coli O157:H7
Directory of factsheets, articles, press releases, and resources.
Food Safety Research Information Office - Fact Sheets: Escherichia coli O157:H7
Resources, information about the disease, and prevention.
E. coli 0157:H7 - A Potential Health Concern
Factsheet on the organism and the diseases in causes. |
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