Question 1

is 100,000ml of escherichia coli dangerous?

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: Assuming that's the result of a urine culture, it means there is an active E. coli urinary tract infection. UTIs can range from no symptoms (which may or may not need treatment) to extremely severe, requiring hospitalization and IV antibiotics. It depends on symptoms, exam findings, and perhaps other tests (blood count etc) in the infected person. Follow your doctor's advice. Good luck.

Question 2

what does a really heavy growth escherichia coli mean?

Accepted Answer

See below: I assume you are referring to the culture of some type of secretion or wound.
This means that there are many gram negative bacilli of the species  e.Coli growing on the culture plate that was innoculated with the specimen. The e. Coli might be causing an infection or could be colonizing depending on the type of specimen, amount of wbc's on the gram stain and the clinical signs.

Question 3

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 4

what human diseases are associated with escherichia coli?

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Many infections: E coli causes infections in many sites, urinary infection being a common one. It can also cause generalized infections and produce toxins that affect the whole body. You may wish to consult this site for more info:
https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/index.html
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: escherichia coli?

Accepted Answer

Escherichia coli: Escherichia coli is a gram-negative, coliform bacterium. There are various  strains of E. coli that live in the  intestines . Some strains can cause severe abdominal cramps, bloody diarrhea  &amp; vomiting.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of escherichia coli infection?

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Depends on the: Organ/system affected and type or esch coli.  The organism is common cause of urinary tract infections, and may be involved in lung infection, ear infection, meningitis, septicemia, and peritonitis etc.  A strain of esch coli causes hemorrhagic diarrhea and hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Question 7

escherichia coli in urine can it take sometime to clear up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: With proper treatment urine will clear up in 5-10 days.

Question 8

is escherichia coli and serratia marcescens the same thing ?

Accepted Answer

No: They are not the same thing, but they are both gram negative, rod shaped bacterium in the enterobacter family.

Question 9

escherichia coli in urine how long does it take to clear up?

Accepted Answer

Needs treatment: With proper treatment it will clear up in 5-10 days.

Question 10

can my dog transmit escherichia coli to my newborn baby? or how can she get it?

Accepted Answer

Neonatal: E. Coli is generally acquired by the trip through the birth canal.

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