Question 1

how do you cure e.coli?

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Unclear question: E coli is a bacterium and does not need treatment from us. It is present in the environment, including drinking water and is present in large numbers in the colon. If you could clarify your question, it may be feasible to provide a more meaningful answer.

Question 2

can e coli live on surfaces?

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On wet surface: E coli is present almost every where in the environment including tap water.

Question 3

what does e.coli need to thrive?

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E. coli: Needs an environment in which there is access to organic materials it can metabolize, at a temperature favorable to it, and at a neutral or slightly alkaline ph.

Question 4

how do babies contract e coli?

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E coli are every: Where. E coli are part of our enviornment and are present in many foods and tap water.

Question 5

how to kill e. coli in the body?

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Supportive care: Generally symptoms of a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection last about a week and resolve without any long-term problems.  Aside from supportive care including hydration and nutrition, there is no specific therapy for E. coli infections. Best of luck with your health.

Question 6

what are functions of enteropathogenic escherichia coli?

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None: There are no beneficial functions of enteropathogenic E coli. It can cause severe diarrhea.

Question 7

where should someone get "swabbed" for streptococci, staphylococci and e. coli?

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Depends: Why do you need to be swabbed? Streptococci usually cause sore throat, staphylococci cause skin infections and e coli is normally present in the colon. It would depend on what the lesion is and where it is.

Question 8

what happens if e coli flourishes on oxygen provided by humans, then who is unaffected and who is benefited ?

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Homework, right?: E coli can thrive with or without oxygen. Humankind provides the gut flora a place to live, along with nutrients and oxygen. Whether and how the gut flora benefit us is the subject of "discussion" -- don't believe everything you read, and learn your teacher's prejudices before you answer.

Question 9

does e. coli cause a rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes, sometimes: The bad "e. Coli" from food poisoning at first causes intestinal symptoms such as diarrhea. If it goes on to damage the blood and the kidneys, more organs get affected, and skin rashes looking like tiny blood spots or like bruises can appear. This second, serious stage of the illness is called hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Question 10

how does e.coli get into my urethra?

Accepted Answer

E. coli: This organism may often be present on the perineum by colonization with fecal flora.  It may also colonize the vaginal barrel. From the perineum (labia, etc.) to the urethra orifice is easy.  Infections occur with physiological obstructions, or in just susceptible women. This does not happen with men.

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