10 Symptoms of E. Coli Infection
Escherichia Coli is a bacterium of the Escherichia genus. It is usually found in our large intestines where it lives in balance with other bacteria causing no harm. These bacteria have the potential to colonize different tissues and cause havoc. There are many types of E. Coli, each with different action mechanisms to colonize and damage our cells.
Escherichia Coli is a common cause of many infectious conditions, such as urinary tract infections (UTI), travelers’ diarrhea, meningitis, foodborne diseases, and many more. In the US, E. Coli is the leading cause of urinary tract infections and it is associated with up to 15% of the cases of traveler’s diarrhea in the developing countries.1Escherichia Coli (E. Coli) Infections. Epidemiology. Author: Tarun Madappa MD - https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/217485-overview#a6
