Escherichia coli (E-Coli) Bacteria Infections

Escherichia coli is a bacterium that is commonly found in the
gut of humans and other warm-blooded animals. While most strains are
harmless, some can cause severe foodborne disease. E. coli
infection is usually transmitted through consumption of contaminated
water or food, such as undercooked meat products and raw milk.

Symptoms of disease include abdominal cramps and diarrhoea, which
may be bloody. Fever and vomiting may also occur. Most patients recover
within 10 days, although in a few cases the disease may become
life-threatening.