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E. coli

Escherichia coli (commonly abbreviated E. coli) are bacteria that are commonly found in the lower intestine of warmblooded organisms. Most types of E. coli are harmless, but some can cause serious food poisoning in humans.

E. coli are not always confined to the intestine, and their ability to survive for brief periods outside the body makes them an ideal indicator organism to test environmental samples for fecal contamination.

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