what is e-coli?

Question

can somebody tell me what is e-coli

Answer 1

It's a bacteria found in feces.

Answer 2

Escherichia coli (also called E. coli) is a bacterium that can cause serious infections. Most of the hundreds of types, or strains, of E. coli live harmlessly in the digestive tracts of humans and animals.

Answer 3

Escherichia Coli (bacteria)

Answer 4

Its a bacteria that everyone has in their intestine, which along with many other types of bacteria, helps in the break down and digestion of food. It causes problems however when it gets in the wrong place (eg wounds, circulating blood) or when very virulant strains become too plentiful in the digestive tract, the latter causing food poisoning.

Answer 5

From what you've said it sounds like you have a urinary tract infection (UTI). E coli is a bacteria that is commonly found in fecal matter/stool & can sometimes cause urinary tract infections. Wiping yourself after urination from front to back or toward your anus & washing your hands often can prevent you getting another urinary tract infection. UTIs don't generally pass from person to person during intercourse, but if he is having symptoms like burning on urination or difficulty getting urine to pass then he should go to the doctor.

Answer 6

It's an intestinal bacteria that can be deadly. This all depends on the strain. E-Coli is usually gotten by eating meats that are not fully cooked.

Answer 7

Escherichia coli - one of the non-pathogenic coliform organisms used to indicate the presence of pathogenic bacteria in water.

Answer 8

this is a bad type of flu that effects the chest it forms a lack of oxygen in the blood cells forcing the body temprature to rise resuting in fever. very unusual to be fond in animals and when so usually in puppys it can be quite servere. quite a strong dose of antibiotics such as penicillin or a dose quaterzone are used to cure it... hope this helps a bit.!

Answer 9

If you go to the Center for Disease Control website you will find a plethora of information on e.coli

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm

Answer 10

Well i dont know everyhting but i know its a sickness that could kill you unless you get treated you can get it in different waters and uncooked meat and other foods. That why i eat my meat cooked all the way through no blood showing what so ever well well well done

Answer 11

Its a virus cause from chicken or turkey, like not properly washing your hands after handling them when getting them ready to cook. Also iguanas carry the virus. This virus can cause vomiting, stomach cramps, fever and diarrhea. Hope this helps.