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E. coli or Escherichia coli is the name of a type of bacteria that lives in your intestines. Most types of E. coli are harmless. However, some types can make you sick and cause diarrhea. One type causes travelers' diarrhea. The worst type of E. coli causes bloody diarrhea, and can sometimes cause kidney failure and even death. These problems are most likely to occur in children and in adults with weak immune systems. You can get E. coli infections by eating foods containing the bacteria. To help avoid food poisoning and prevent infection, handle food safely. Cook meat well, wash fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking them, and avoid unpasteurized milk and juices. You can also get the infection by swallowing water in a swimming pool contaminated with human waste. Most cases of E. coli infection get better without treatment in 5 to 10 days.

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Suspect ground beef recalled because of E. coli

Suspect ground beef recalled because of E. coli

FDA statement on foodborne E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in spinach

FDA statement on foodborne E. coli O157:H7 outbreak in spinach

FBI and FDA investigate spinach packing companies in California

FBI and FDA investigate spinach packing companies in California

Spinach now safe but FDA still worried

Spinach now safe but FDA still worried

Spinach in Pennsylvania found to have  E. Coli

Spinach in Pennsylvania found to have E. Coli

Dangers of drinking raw milk

Dangers of drinking raw milk

Contaminated spinach products recalled

Contaminated spinach products recalled

Direct observations of DNA provides new insights into how genetic material is copied and repaired

Direct observations of DNA provides new insights into how genetic material is copied and repaired

E coli outbreak investigation narrows

E coli outbreak investigation narrows

Consumer hygiene fears keep food industry on its toes

Consumer hygiene fears keep food industry on its toes

Fluid forces within the body help invasive bacteria

Fluid forces within the body help invasive bacteria

Genotoxic bacteria in the digestive tract

Genotoxic bacteria in the digestive tract

Iomai launches study of vaccine patch for travelers' diarrhea

Iomai launches study of vaccine patch for travelers' diarrhea

Transgenic goat's milk could help tackle children's intestinal disease

Transgenic goat's milk could help tackle children's intestinal disease

The fight against zoonotic pathogens around the world

The fight against zoonotic pathogens around the world

New guidelines for healthy swimming

New guidelines for healthy swimming

Researchers identify new keys to regulation of bacterial gene expression

Researchers identify new keys to regulation of bacterial gene expression

Scientists gain better understanding of Proteus mirabilis

Scientists gain better understanding of Proteus mirabilis

Study reveals structure of E. coli multidrug transporter protein

Study reveals structure of E. coli multidrug transporter protein

Scientists create leaner and meaner E. coli

Scientists create leaner and meaner E. coli

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