Concept information
Preferred term
E. coli infections
Definition
- Escherichia coli are bacteria of which the virulent strains can cause significant gastrointestinal morbidity and mortality. E. coli O157:H7 is the strain most well known to the general public for causing epidemics after ingestion of contaminated water and foods, including undercooked hamburgers, lettuce, and spinach. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; E. Coli Infections]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/E._coli_infections
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