Causes:
What food is E. coli most commonly found in
Raw/undercooked beef
How many days does recovery take?
most patients recover fully after 10 days
Around how many cases are there per year worldwide?
2.8 million
Who is at the highest risk of E. coli?
children and elderly
How can E. coli be spread?
contact with infected bacteria
How long will it take to display symptoms?
2-5 days after exposure
What is the best treatment for E. coli?
trick! there are no treatments
What can E. coli turn into if found outside the stomach system?
urinary tract infections, pneumonia, traveller's diarrhea, dysentery
How long can an infected adult spread the disease for
one week
Neurological symptoms
seizure, stroke, coma
What is the name of a more fatal strain of E. coli?
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli - STEC
Recommended time away from school/work
48 hours, depending on severity of case
Who can carry E. coli
plants + animals
List three symptoms of E.coli
diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, nausea
Stool sample
Diuretic strains are more commonly found in which African countries?
Dihareagenic strains of E.coli are more commonly found in African countries, like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and South Africa
What part of the body is E. coli commonly found in
intestines of warm-blooded animals
Most fatal symptom for people at risk
Hemolytic uremic syndrome, which attacks the kidneys
Name two ways of prevention
- Handwashing before handling food
- Wash fruit and vegetables before consumption
- Cook meat thoroughly
Why could this disease be more prevalent in third world countries
Poverty, leads to inability to have potable water.