Escherichia coli, usually abbreviated to E. coli, discovered by Theodor Escherich, a pediatrician and bacteriologist, is one of the main species of bacteria that live in the lower intestines of mammals. They are necessary for the proper digestion of food and are part of the intestinal flora. Its presence in groundwater is a common indicator of fecal contamination. It belongs among the Enterobacteriaceae, and is commonly used as a model organism for bacteria in general. One of the root words of their family's scientific name, "enteric", refers to the intestine, hence "gastroenteritis" (from 'gastro-', stomach, 'entero-' intestine, '-itis', inflammation). "Fecal" is the adjective for organisms that live in feces, so it is often used synonymously with "enteric".
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CDC: Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Features transmission, risk factors, complications, prevention, and treatment.
E. coli 0157:H7 - A Potential Health Concern - Factsheet on the organism and the diseases in causes.
E. coli 0157:H7 in Drinking Water - Factsheet from the Environmental Protection Agency.
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E. coli as a Pathogen - Discusses the diseases and infections the bacteria cause as well as the various phenotypic characteristics.
E. coli O157:H7: The Role of Animals - Discusses the organism in humans and animals and possible means to prevent transmission.
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Food Safety Research Information Office - Fact Sheets: Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Resources, information about the disease, and prevention.
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Food Safety Research Information Office: Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Directory of factsheets, articles, press releases, and resources.
H.U.S.H - Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Help - UK E.coli support group. Includes purpose, links, prevention information, and news.
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome - Factsheet on this complication of some E. coli infections.
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Institute of Food Science and Technology: E.coli Food Poisoning and its Prevention - Factsheet with organism and disease information.
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: E. coli Enteritis - Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and tests.
MedlinePlus: E. Coli Infections - Directory of links to information and news related to the disease.
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Medmicro: Escherichia Coli in Diarrheal Disease - Scientific and medical information about the bacteria and the diseases it causes.
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Pathogenic E. coli - Scientific information on the different strains of the bacteria.
The E. coli Index - Guide to information relating to the model organism Escherichia coli primarily aimed for the academic community who study this bacterium as a model organism and basic research tool.
The Merck Manual: Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Infection - Features organism information, prevention, treatment, and epidemiology.
What Is E-Coli? - A school project about what e-coli is and what it causes.
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What You Should Know About Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 - Fact sheet offering information and tips to avoid infection by this bacteria commonly known as E.Coli.
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