0
E Coli Infections
E. coli is and abbreviation for Escherichia coli. It is a drink and food borne pathogen that causes severe cramps and is the leading cause of bloody diarrhea, strains, symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments may be asked and answered here.
513 Questions
What has helped to contribute to the spread of E. coli 0157H7 in America?
The spread of E. coli O157:H7 in America has been contributed to by several factors, including industrialized farming practices that often involve large-scale cattle operations, which can result in contaminated manure entering the food supply. Additionally, the increased consumption of raw or undercooked foods, such as leafy greens and ground beef, has facilitated transmission. Inadequate food safety regulations and practices, along with the globalization of food distribution, have further exacerbated the risk of outbreaks. Public awareness and education about food handling and cooking temperatures also play a crucial role in mitigating the spread.
What would you assume if you found RNA transcripts of lactose-utilizing genes within E coli?
the presence of lactose
What color would E. coli appear if they grow on eosin methylene blue?
Yes. EMBA is a differential media for E.coli. E.coli will grow as dark blue/ purple colonies with green metallic sheen. Sometimes the green metallic sheen is more difficult to identify if you only are allotted a certain time to check results. Sometimes the presence of the green metallic sheen is for a fleeting time. Evidence of the green metallic sheen will be a glossy sheen to the inoculation streak. diana
Is E. coli white or buff color on tryptic soy agar?
E. coli is actually green on tryptic soy agar. The agar itself is a white, amber color.
Is insertion of the insulin gene in E. coli an example of gene therapy?
No, its a good example of genetic engeneering though.
To be more specific, it is an example of recombinant DNA technology.
the insulin gene was inserted into it. E. coli doesn't naturally produce insulin. It needs to be engineered to do so.
How does a stained smear of S epi and E coli made from 7-day-old cultures would appear?
A 7-day-old culture may appear gram negative, when the organmisms are actually gram positive. Thus, S. epi would appear gram negative, and E. coli gram negative.
Prokaryotes do not actually "breath". But as far as cell respiration, E. coli is classified as a facultative anaerobe. That means it is capable of oxidative phosphorylation when oxygen is present and swtiches to fermentation when oxygen is depleted.
How do you get e-coli in your sinuses?
most of the time, it comes from Urinary tract infections. Either the bacteria migrates to the sinus, or you transfer it yourself.
How does E. coli have a relationship with humans?
E. coli is a gram negative bacteria. It is a normal flora in humans i.e., it resides as enteric organisms without causing any defects in a healthy individual. In Immunocompromised or in persons with weakened immune system it would cause disease hence it is known as opportunistic pathogen.
How can you get an e coli infection of the urinary tract?
E. coli is the bacteria around your anus. It can move into the bladder from there, through the urethra.
