E. Coli

E. coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and animals. There are many types of E. coli, and most of them are harmless. But some can cause a dangerous type of diarrhea.

Current as of: February 11, 2020

Author: Healthwise Staff

Medical Review: E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & W. David Colby IV MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease & William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine

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