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E. coli can cause a variety of human infections, such as infections in your bladder (a UTI), or infections in your intestines. E coli has different ways it gets around the body's immune system to cause infections.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes and no. E. coli naturally lives in the human intestines, and helps the body digest food. However, if E. coli is eaten (or transferred into your mouth after you touch a dirty surface and then touch your mouth), it will make you very, very sick (and can even kill you).
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∙ 15y agoIt is a bacteria and infection by e. coli can be fatal.
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∙ 13y agoYes. E coli is very dangerous. The reason that it is so dangerous is because it Messes up how your body digests food.
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∙ 13y agoit is a predominant species of gram negative bacilli in the colonic flora.though it is a intestinal flora ,it can be pathogenic.
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∙ 12y agoit gives you diareah
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∙ 11y agoYes
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Can bleach kill e coli?
Yes.
Does penicillin kill e coli?
Yes
Does peppermint tea kill E Coli?
No. Go to the doctor.
Does undercooked hamburger meat contain e coli?
You do not know if a given sample of hamburger meat contains e coli, but you do know that if e coli is present, you can kill it by proper cooking; if the meat is undercooked, it may have e coli which will survive the inadequate cooking process and may cause food poisoning.
What is the scientific name for E coli?
Escherichia coli
Is E coli a cell?
No. E-Coli is a bacterium.
Is E. coli or salmonella worse?
e coli
Is e-coli a parasite or not?
Not. E Coli is a bacterium.
How do antibiotics work to kill e coli?
To kill E.coli, antibiotics destroy its molecular coating, which allows the body's immune system to kill the bacteria.
How are Salmonella and E coli infections similar?
you mean Salmonella and Escherischa coli both give you the runs and can kill
Can E. coli shut down major body systems?
Yes, because E Coli sometimes comes from animal poo. E Coli is so bad, it can kill you. So, yes, it shuts down major body systems. I am pretty sure,because I learned it in science class.
How big is a E coli?
E .coli like a camel .
