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Is it possible for a women to get an ecoli bacterial infection in the uterus?
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Yes: E. Coli lives in the intestine and is a common pathogen of the female reproduction tract. Other bowel bacteria, as well as skin organisms are also frequently found in vaginal and uterine infections.
Answered 10/6/2016
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Yes: Both endometritis and pelvic inflammatory disease can be a polymicrobial infection that can include e. Coli.
Answered 3/26/2013
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