Question 1

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 2

i thought i had a uti. they told me i had e coli. i have developed a rash in my inner thigh and have small bumps. is this normal? what is going on?

Accepted Answer

No Normal: Make sure you complete any recommended treatment for UTI, discuss the rash with your primary care provider as soon as possible to determine the cause.

Question 3

is all e.coli bad for you?

Accepted Answer

No: E. Coli is a very common (and normal) bacteria found in the human intestinal system.  It is only certain strains that can be deadly if infected.

Question 4

what is e coli and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

It is a bacteria: If present in urine can cause utiand pain burning is symptom.

Question 5

what happens if you get e coli?

Accepted Answer

It may or may not: cause an issue because e coli is already in our guts.  (http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/e-coli/basics/definition/con-20032105)

Question 6

what are the health effects of e. coli?

Accepted Answer

Depends: We all have e coli in our colon. It is present in tap water in small numbers. It can cause infection, like urinary infection if it gets outside the colon. A few toxic strains of e coli cause hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Question 7

is e. coli contagious?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: It is not likely contagious but if you have a GI infection with e. Coli and somehow it can spread via fecal-orally then you might be susceptible and then it would be contagious.

Question 8

what is e coli in water from?

Accepted Answer

Misdirected sewage: E coli is an inhabitant of the colon and is involved in digestion.  It is easily dealt with in modern sewage treatment.  If it gets loose into  the soil or water supply, then it can become a hazard.  It gets there from badly designed or old sewage systems or sometimes from septic systems too close to wells, and other water sources.

Question 9

what are shiga toxin-producinge. coli?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous bacteria: Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) are bacteria found in various livestock (cows, swine, etc) which can lead to dangerous food borne illness.Recent outbreaks in Europe are due to a specific type of STEC called strain 0104:h4. In the USA E. coli o157:h7 is a more common strain.Each produces a toxin (shiga) which can disrupt colon cells causing bloody diarrhea or destroy kidney cells &amp; lead to HUS.

Question 10

what are the causes of e. coli diarrheal disease?

Accepted Answer

E Coli is the cause: E coli is found in the intestines. Any food can be contaminated although it not pleasant to imagine.

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