How is E.coli beneficial to humans?

Answer 1

What is E. coli?

E. coli (Escherichia coli) are bacteria that normally live in the intestines of animals, including humans. In fact, the presence of E. coli and other kinds of bacteria within our intestines is necessary to help the human body develop properly and to remain healthy (see web site: http://www-micro.msb.le.ac.uk/video/Ecoli.html). There are approximately 100 strains of E. coli, most of which are beneficial.


Are all E. coli equal?

No. Although E. coli inhabit the intestinal tract as beneficial microorganisms, there also are strains of E. coli that are known to produce toxins. Four such strains have been identified. The National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), particularly warns of the dangers posed by the rare strain E. coli O157:H7, a pathogenic strain isolated from manure from cattle, sheep, pigs, deer and poultry. This strain can cause severe diarrhea and kidney damage and sometimes death. Young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are the most vulnerable. It is this particular strain that has been highly publicized.

Answer 2

i did a report on e.coli and theres really nothing beneficial...
well unless u count that people wont eat the foods that have e. coli on them
thus more people losing weight....

Answer 3

It makes Doctors rich

Answer 4

it's not. other than the fact that it might kill someone you don't like lol i guess that's beneficial?