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How do you treat a six-month-old baby with mucus and e. coli in his stool?

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May be normal: E coli is normal in feces (how do you know the baby has e coli?) small amounts of mucus are also normal. If the baby has diarrhea, please consult your pediatrician.

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Answered 5/25/2017

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