Directory of E. coli Resources

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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.

Resources in This Category

• Bad Bug Book - Escherichia coli O157:H7

  http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/CausesOfIllnessBadBugBook/ucm071284.htm
  Discusses the organism, associated foods, outbreaks, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.

• CDC: Escherichia coli

  http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/index.html
  Features transmission, risk factors, complications, prevention, and treatment.

• E. Coli and VTEC 0157

  http://patient.info/health/e-coli-and-vtec-o157
  Scientific and medical information about these bacteria and the diseases they cause.

• E. coli O157:H7: The Role of Animals

  http://www.vetmed.wisc.edu/pbs/zoonoses/O157DT104/O157DT104index.html
  Discusses the organism in humans and animals and possible means to prevent transmission.

• H.U.S.H - Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Help

  http://www.ecoli-uk.com/
  UK E.coli support group. Includes purpose, links, prevention information, and news.

• Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome

  http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/childkidneydiseases/hemolytic_uremic_syndrome/index.htm
  Factsheet on this complication of some E. coli infections.

• Management Procedures for Control of E. coli

  http://www.cdc.gov/mmwR/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5404a1.htm
  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

  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000296.htm
  Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and tests.

• MedlinePlus: E. Coli Infections

  https://medlineplus.gov/ecoliinfections.html
  Directory of links to information and news related to the disease.

• Pathogenic E. coli

  http://www.textbookofbacteriology.net/e.coli.html
  Scientific information on the different strains of the bacteria.

• USDA-FSIS: Escherichia coli O157:H7

  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/foodborne-illness-and-disease/escherichia-coli-o157h7/ct_index
  Detailed technical review on this emerging food pathogen.

• What You Should Know About Shiga-Toxin Escherichia Coli

  http://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/HYG-5561-11
  Fact sheet offering information and tips to avoid infection by this bacteria commonly known as E.Coli.

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