E. coli
E. coli
E. coli is a bacteria that lives in the intestines of humans and animals and is found in the environment. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. A person can become infected by eating food containing the bacteria. Symptoms range from mild diarrhea to severe abdominal cramps, respiratory illness and pneumonia.
Information for the general public
- Shiga toxin-producing or Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli infographic
- Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae fact sheet
- Five things to do right after visiting animals
- Stay healthy around animals
- Traveler’s GI illness prevention guide