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what is 'E. coli diarrhea - food borne diarrheal illness '?
Definition for E. coli diarrhea
E. coli enteritis is a type of bacterial gastroenteritis. The symptoms are a result of toxins or bacterial invasion into the intestine.
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E. coli enteritis is a type of bacterial gastroenteritis. The symptoms are a result of toxins or bacterial invasion into the intestine. The incubation period (the time it takes for the germ to cause illness) is 24 - 72 hours. In adults, the infection is usually not severe. However, in children and infants, the infection frequently requires hospitalization and in some cases is life-threatening.
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Culture stools for pathogenic E coli 0157:H7
E. coli diarrhea and Culture stools for pathogenic E coli 0157:H7
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E. coli diarrhea and BUN
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Test for occult blood in stool
E. coli diarrhea and Fecal Occult Blood Tests
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E. coli diarrhea and Serum Creatinine
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E. coli diarrhea and Stool leukocytes
serum electrolytes
E. coli diarrhea and serum electrolytes
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
E. coli diarrhea and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
E. coli diarrhea and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
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E. coli diarrhea and Wright stain
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E. coli diarrhea and urine output
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Avoid Taking Anti-Diarrheal medications
E. coli diarrhea and Avoid Taking Anti-Diarrheal medications
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E. coli diarrhea and Electrolyte Administration
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E. coli diarrhea and Intravenous (IV) fluids
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E. coli diarrhea and Intravenous (IV) lactated Ringer (LR) solution
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E. coli diarrhea and Intravenous (IV) normal saline (NS)
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E. coli diarrhea and Plenty of Fluids
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- E. coli diarrhea
E. coli Infection-Topic Overview
Escherichia coli (also called E. coli) is a bacterium that can cause serious infections. ... Bloody diarrhea is the main symptom of an E. coli infection. ...
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E. coli enteritis
... diarrhea - E. coli; Food poisoning - E. coli; E. coli diarrhea; Hamburger disease ... Certain types of E. coli infection are associated with hemolytic ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: E. coli enteritis
... diarrhea - E. coli; Food poisoning - E. coli; E. coli diarrhea; Hamburger disease ... Certain types of E. coli infection are associated with hemolytic ...
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E. Coli Infection Facts - Digestion and Digestive-Related Information ...
Digestion information covering the digestion system and related diseases, ... But certain strains of E. coli can cause severe diarrhea and infect the genital ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=46554
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E. coli Infection - Symptoms - Yahoo! Health
... than adults to develop symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection. Most people with ... Bloody diarrhea is common in confirmed cases of E. coli infection, but the ...
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Enteroinvasive E. Coli (EIEC) on MedicineNet
... Enteroinvasive E. Coli (EIEC) includes the kinds of E. coli, features, ... Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) can causes diarrhea outbreaks in newborn nurseries. ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/enteroinvasive_e_coli/article.htm
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E. coli Infections - MedlinePlus
Describes E. coli outbreaks caused by food or water infected with Escherichia coli bacteria.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ecoliinfections.html
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E. coli enteritis
E. coli enteritis is an inflammation of the small intestine caused by bacteria. ... diarrhea - E. coli; Food poisoning - E. coli; E. coli diarrhea; Hamburger disease ...
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Read about E. coli causes and symptoms on MedicineNet.com
E. coli has now been found in the flood waters around New Orleans. ... But certain strains of E. coli can cause severe diarrhea and infect the genital ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?li=MNI%0D%0A&articlekey=53262
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Escherichia coli O157:H7
Offers general and technical information about the E. coli strain identified as an emerging cause of foodborne illness.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm
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E. coli Infection - Topic Overview - Yahoo! Health
E. coli is the name of a germ, or bacterium, that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and ... Bloody diarrhea is the main symptom of an E. coli infection. ...
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Diarrhea, Age 12 and Older-Topic Overview
Diarrhea occurs when there is an increase in the number of bowel movements or bowel movements are more ... E. coli is a common bacteria that causes diarrhea. ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/tc/diarrhea-age-12-...
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Escherichia coli - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some, such as serotype O157:H7, can cause ... was used to prevent diarrhea caused by E. coli.[49] Presently, phage therapy for ...
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Escherichia coli Infections: Gram-Negative Bacilli: Merck Manual ...
... E. coli are emerging as potentially important causes of persistent diarrhea in ... E. coli O157:H7 typically causes acute bloody diarrhea, which may lead to ...
http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec14/ch173/ch173f.html
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Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli
E. coli have been implicated as agents of diarrheal disease since the 1920s (1) ... E. coli) were associated with pediatric and traveler's diarrhea in Mexico (5,6) ...
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E. Coli Outbreaks in Potato Salad and Pool - Digestion and Digestive ...
Digestion information covering the digestion system and related diseases, ... by E. coli 0157:H7 are responsible for the bloody diarrhea (hemorrhagic colitis) ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6707
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Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... Escherichia coli and the leading bacterial cause of diarrhea in the developing ... Because enterotoxic E. coli strains are non-invasive, they do not cause ...
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Escherichia coli Infections: Bacterial Infections: Merck Manual Home ...
However, some strains of E. coli cause infection in the digestive tract and also ... Many people with diarrhea due to E. coli O157:H7 need to be given fluids ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec17/ch190/ch190i.html
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E. coli Outbreak: Questions & Answers
... fresh spinach as it probes a multistate outbreak of E. coli linked to at least one death and scores of illnesses. ... Salmonella. Travelerâ??s Diarrhea ...
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/127/116717.htm
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Multidrug-Resistant Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli Associated with ...
... resistant enteroaggregative Escherichia coli with persistent diarrhea in ... E. coli O44 was identified as the sole bacterial pathogen in four patients ...
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Stress May Encourage E. Coli Illness - MedicineNet - Health and Medical ...
... stress-induced sickness and a diarrhea-causing strain of the E. coli bacterium. ... Diarrhea. E. Coli 0157:H7. Food Poisoning. High Blood Pressure. Sepsis. Stress ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/guide.asp?s=rss&a=98659&k=Diarrhea_Specialty
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The Basics About Food Poisoning
Video: Protection from E. coli. 9 Food Poisoning Myths. Food ... E. coli. Lactose Intolerance. Salmonella. Travelerâ??s Diarrhea. Hot Topics in Food Poisoning ...
http://www.webmd.com/content/article/90/100617.htm
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E. coli: All - MayoClinic.com
E. coli ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications, treatment of this common ... Among the many strains of E. coli, only a few trigger diarrhea. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/e-coli/DS01007/METHOD=print&DSECTION=all
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Travelers' Diarrhea Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...
Read about causes of travelers' diarrhea such as E. coli, salmonella, Norwald virus, rotavirus, giardia lamblia, and more. Travelers' diarrhea can be prevented with ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/Travelers_Diarrhea/article.htm
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2006 North American E. coli outbreak - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
E. coli outbreak kills 1, sickens nearly 100 ... coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause bloody diarrhea and ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_North_American_E._coli_outbreak
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Traveler's Diarrhea: Gastroenteritis: Merck Manual Home Edition
Traveler's diarrhea occurs mostly in developing countries where the water supply ... traveler's diarrhea are the types of Escherichia coli (E. coli) that produce ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch122/ch122e.html
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CDC - Hep-2?Adherent Escherichia coli Strains Associated with Acute ...
... the association between HEp-2?adherent Escherichia coli strains and diarrhea. ... Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) strains were most frequently identified (23 ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol8no8/01-0492.htm
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Food Poisoning and Safe Food Handling-Topic Overview
Food poisoning is an illness that results when you eat foods contaminated by ... E. coli. Health e Home. Lactose Intolerance. Salmonella. Travelerâ??s Diarrhea ...
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/food-poison...
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Drinking Water: Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Drinking Water from ...
E. coli O157:H7 infection often causes severe bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. ... diarrhea with blood in it should have their stool tested for E. coli ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/healthywater/factsheets/ecoli.htm
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Hemorrhagic Colitis: Gastroenteritis: Merck Manual Home Edition
The diarrhea usually lasts 1 to 8 days. ... To make the diagnosis, a doctor has stool specimens tested for strains of E. coli. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec09/ch122/ch122b.html
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Drug-resistant Diarrheogenic Escherichia coli | CDC EID
A total of 2,010 E. coli strains from 430 patients were selected, and all were ... Diarrheogenic E. coli prototypes cause high rates of persistent diarrhea (6?8) ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol11no08/05-0192.htm
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E. coli - MayoClinic.com
E. coli ? Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, complications, treatment of this ... that leaves you with severe, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/e-coli/DS01007
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Factory Outbreak of Escherichia coli O157:H7 Infection in Japan
... yielding E. coli O157:H7 from a factory worker who had onset of diarrhea during ... food handler had diarrhea with onset July 17, but E. coli O157:H7 was ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol5no3/watanabe.htm
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Traveler's Diarrhea
WebMD explains traveler's diarrhea and how you can avoid it. ... The most common culprit is a bacteria called E.coli. What Are the Symptoms of Traveler's Diarrhea? ...
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/travelers-diarrhea
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E. coli Infection - Exams and Tests - Yahoo! Health
The medical evaluation for diarrhea that may be caused by E. coli O157:H7 bacteria usually starts with a physical examination and a medical history.
http://health.yahoo.com/infectiousdisease-diagnosis/e-coli-i...
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Division of Parasitic Diseases - Chronic Diarrhea Fact Sheet
Learn about diarrhea and its possible causes. ... toxins (e.g., Campylobacter, Clostridium difficile, E. coli, Salmonella, Shigella, cholera) ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/diarrhea/factsht_chronic_diarrhea.htm
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E. coli Infection-Symptoms
Children are more likely than adults to develop symptoms of E. coli infection. ... Bloody diarrhea is common in confirmed cases of E. coli infection, but the ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli-infection-symptoms
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E. Coli 0157:H7 Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment by ...
Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. ... But certain strains of E. coli can cause severe diarrhea and infect the genital ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=2039
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Introduction: Gastroenteritis: Merck Manual Home Edition
Several different subtypes of E. coli cause diarrhea. ... Another subtype of E. coli produces two toxins that cause watery diarrhea. ...
http://www.merck.com/mmhe/print/sec09/ch122/ch122a.html
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Food Poisoning Center - From Salmonella to E. coli, Find In-Depth ...
Find in-depth information on food poisoning, including symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea.
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/default.htm?src=RSS_BLOGGER
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Food Poisoning and Safe Food Handling-Treatment Overview
In most cases, the diarrhea and other symptoms of food poisoning go away in ... E. coli. Health e Home. Lactose Intolerance. Salmonella. Travelerâ??s Diarrhea ...
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/food-poison...
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Disease Listing, Diarrheagenic Escherichia coli, Tec Inf | CDC ...
Enterotoxigenic E. coli are the most common cause of travelers' diarrhea and ... Enteroaggregative E. coli probably cause chronic diarrhea in HIV-infected patients. ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/diarrecoli_t.htm
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E. coli Infection-Treatment Overview
Treatment of infection with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria involves managing complications-mainly ... may be harmful when given to a person with E. coli infection. ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli-infection-treatment-overview
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E. Coli 0157:H7 Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment by ...
E coli O157:H7 (EHEC) causes bloody diarrhea and colitis. ... of E. coli infection include hemorrhagic diarrhea, hemolytic-uremic ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/e_coli__0157h7/index.htm
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E. coli Risk Prompts Beef Recall
... certain beef products because of possible E. coli contamination; no illnesses have been reported. ... E. coli bacteria can cause diarrhea, which may be bloody. ...
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/200805...
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E. coli Infection-Exams and Tests
The medical evaluation for diarrhea that may be caused by E. coli O157:H7 bacteria usually starts with a physical examination and a medical history.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/e-coli-infection-exams-and-tests
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Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
E. coli serotype O157:H7 is a gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium. ... Escherichia coli strains that cause hemorrhagic colitis or infantile diarrhea" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._coli_O157:H7
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Escherichia coli
O111:H8 Outbreak Among Teenage Campers ...
A household cluster of E. coli 0111 infection was reported in 1990 from Ohio (2) ... either bloody diarrhea or HUS for STEC, routinely or when E. coli O157 is not ...
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Enteroinvasive E. Coli (EIEC) on MedicineNet
Digestion information covering the digestion system and related diseases, ... Diarrhea. E. Coli 0157:H7. Food Poisoning. Travelers' Diarrhea ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/forum.asp?articlekey=6681&articletype=dt
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Escherichia coli
O157:H7 Infection Associated with Drinking Raw ...
... laboratory-confirmed E. coli O157:H7 infection or 2) diarrhea with abdominal ... E. coli O157:H7 causes an estimated 73,000 illnesses and 61 deaths annually in ...
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5608a3.htm
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