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E. Coli Infection Learning Center

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E. coli enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine from Escherichia coli( E. coli) bacteria. It is the most common cause of travelers'' diarrhea.Traveler''s diarrhea- E. coli; Food poisoning- E. coli; E. coli diar...

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Symptoms
Symptoms occur when the E. coli bacteria enters the intestine. The time between being infected and developing symptom...
Causes
E. coli enteritis is a type of bacterial gastroenteritis.
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. A stool culture can be done to check for disease-causing E.
Treatments
Cases usually clear up on their own in 1 - 3 days, and no treatment is required. Antidiarrheal medication may not be ...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Risk Factors
  • Contaminated Food Intake
  • Family History of E. coli enteritis
  • Contaminated Water Intake
Prevention
Careful hand washing may be helpful. Do not drink untreated or possibly contaminated food or water.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if:You are unable to keep fluids downDiarrhea does not go away...

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