Disease of E coli

What Is an Intestinal Infection Due to E. Coli? 

E. coli is a type of bacteria that normally live in the intestines of people and animals. However, some types of E. coli, particularly E. coli 0157:H7, can cause intestinal infection.
Symptoms of intestinal infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever. More severe cases can lead to bloody diarrhea, dehydration, or even kidney failure. People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and older adults are at increased risk for developing these complications.
Most intestinal infections are caused by contaminated food or water. Proper food preparation and good hygiene can greatly decrease your chances of developing an intestinal infection.
Most cases of intestinal E. coli infection can be treated at home. Symptoms generally resolve within a few days to a week.

E.coli is the most common cause of Urinary tract infections (UTI) and gram-negative rod sepsis.

Other main diseases caused by E. coli are: 

1. Neonatal Meningitis
2. Traveler’s diarrhea (watery diarrhea)
3. Enterohemorrhagic strains of E.coli causes Bloody diarrhea
4. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)