how long does it take to feel the effects of ecoli?

Question

My nephew ate fresh spinach the same day it was reported on the news of the ecoli, he has not been well. What r the syptoms of Ecoli poisoning?

Answer 1

shortly after you finish your spinach salad.

Answer 2

How long does it take for any symptoms to appear?
Well, the answer to this question is a tough one. There are many things which may influence the onset of symptoms for this particular disease. Symptoms may appear within hours or may appear only after several days. It is for this reason that if diarrhea occurs, one should examine the stool for blood, and pay attention to any other symptoms which may occur, particularly if the person affected is a young child, is elderly, or is infirm in any way. The following are some of the things which can influence the time it takes for symptoms to occur:

(1) The actual number of organisms ingested - the higher the number ingested, the sooner the possibility for symptoms (the relatively greater concentration of toxin made).
(2) The health status of the individual - the weaker or less healthy, the sooner the possibility for symptoms.
(3) The individual's natural resistance to either (a) the growth of the organism within the intestine, or (b) the effect of the toxin itself. Different people may respond differently.
Usually, the disease is self-resolving (means that the disease clears "on its own") within about 8 days or so. However, as stated above, if any blood appears in the stool, or if watery diarrhea appears in an infant or a small child, one should immediately contact one's physician and describe the symptoms as accurately as possible. Whether or not E. coli O157:H7 is involved, diarrhea for any reason in a little kid can potentially be dangerous - so - discuss the symptoms with your physician if you are the least bit concerned

Answer 3

Usually around 3 to 9 days from "ingestion" to 1st symptoms. Symptoms showing up in less than 24 hours is not normal.

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