TULSA HEALTH page 1 of 2 What are Escherichia coliE coli are a large group of bacteria and normally found in the digestive tracts of humans and animals What are Shiga toxinproducing E coliSome k ID: 827287
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E. colifact sheetTULSA HEALTHpage 1 of
E. colifact sheetTULSA HEALTHpage 1 of 2What are Escherichia coli?E. coli are a large group of bacteria and normally found in the digestive tracts of humans and animals. What are Shiga toxin-producing E. coli?Some kinds of E. coli make a toxin called Shiga toxin. The bacteria that make these toxins are called What are the complications of STEC infections? What are the symptoms of STEC infections?How soon do symptoms appear after exposure?as 10 days. The symptoms often begin slowly with mild belly pain or non-bloody diarrhea that worsens How is E. coli spread?TULSA HEALTHTulsa Health Departmentwww.tulsa-health.orgE. colifact sheet page 2 of 2How are STEC infections diagnosed?People of any age can be
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come infested. Very young children and the elderly are more likely to develop severe What is the treatment for E. coli?There is no vaccine for E. coli, however, most people recover without treatment. There is no evidence that antibiotics improve the course of the disease and taking antibiotics may increase the risk of this. Antidiarrheal How can E. coli be prevented?• Always refrigerate meat products. Do not leave them at room temperature• Avoid drinking unpasteurized products, such as milk and juices• Wash hands with soap and water before and after preparing food• Teach children how to wash hands properlyFor more information, please call the Tulsa Health Department at 918 582 WELL (9355).Sources