A 34-year-old female asked:

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

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered

Infectious Disease 50 years experience

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

5.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Ed Friedlander

Dr. Ed Friedlander agrees1 doctor agrees

Related questions

A 24-year-old female asked:

Do all newborns hands & feet peel after delivery, or just overdue babies?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 49-year-old female asked:

Are babies born without kneecaps. I'm reading in my breast feeding book on newborns and this is what they say ?

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

A 49-year-old male asked about a female:

How have babies been catching coronavirus if they're newborns? Can it be transmitted during natural birth?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 24-year-old female asked:

Is it normal for newborns hands and feet to peel a few days/weeks after delivery, or is this just seen in overdue babies?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 33-year-old male asked:

What if newborn infant boy pees into his eyes? Does he need any medicine to prevent infection? Thanks!

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Last updated Jan 23, 2013

Found in:

Female health›Escherichia coli

People also asked

How does a newborn infant get a pneumothorax and what's the difference between that an a tension pneumo?

2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Can escherichia coli infection hurt babies?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

What ages to newborns/babies have growth spurts? When should I be expecting her to nurse more often and will I make more milk during this time?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Under what circumstances is ecmo used for newborns? When is ecmo used, and how long do babies typically need it for?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Is it safe to give cow milk to newborn infant?

2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits - just $39!

50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.