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E. coli

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E. coli is the common name for the bacteria called Escherichia coli. The disease it caused is sometimes known as colibacillosis. E. coli is a normal component of intestinal flora. Pathogenic strains of the bacteria can cause severe gastrointestinal disease. Many strains can cause skin and wound infections and abscesses.

1. Bad Bug Book - Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Discusses the organism, associated foods, outbreaks, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
2. CDC: Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Features transmission, risk factors, complications, prevention, and treatment.
3. E. coli 0157:H7 in Drinking Water - Factsheet from the Environmental Protection Agency.
4. E. coli as a Pathogen - Discusses the diseases and infections the bacteria cause as well as the various phenotypic characteristics.
5. E. coli O157:H7: The Role of Animals - Discusses the organism in humans and animals and possible means to prevent transmission.
6. E.Coli Food Safety News - Links to News and information about E. Coli and food safety.
7. Eric's Echo - The E.coli Help Organization - Support group for E.Coli O157:H7 victims and their families, founded in memory of Eric Jackson Mueller. Includes links, outbreaks, extensive information on the disease, and testimonies of victims.
8. Food Safety Research Information Office - Fact Sheets: Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Resources, information about the disease, and prevention.
9. Food Safety Research Information Office: Escherichia coli O157:H7 - Directory of factsheets, articles, press releases, and resources.
10. H.U.S.H - Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome Help - UK E.coli support group. Includes purpose, links, prevention information, and news.
11. Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome - Factsheet on this complication of some E. coli infections.
12. Institute of Food Science and Technology: E.coli Food Poisoning and its Prevention - Factsheet with organism and disease information.
13. Management Procedures for Control of E. coli - Provides guidelines for control and transmission of bacteria such as E. coli O157:H7 from farm animals to humans for humans visiting petting zoos on farms, fair displays, farm shows, and game preserves.
14. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: E. coli Enteritis - Features cause, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, treatment, and tests.
15. MedlinePlus: E. Coli Infections - Directory of links to information and news related to the disease.
16. Medmicro: Escherichia Coli in Diarrheal Disease - Scientific and medical information about the bacteria and the diseases it causes.
17. Pathogenic E. coli NEW! - Scientific information on the different strains of the bacteria.
18. The E. coli Index - Guide to information relating to the model organism Escherichia coli primarily aimed for the academic community who study this bacterium as a model organism and basic research tool.
19. The Merck Manual: Escherichia Coli O157:H7 Infection - Features organism information, prevention, treatment, and epidemiology.
20. What Is E-Coli? - A school project about what e-coli is and what it causes.
21. What the Heck is an E. coli? - Information about the bacteria and the diseases it causes.
22. What You Should Know About Escherichia Coli 0157:H7 - Fact sheet offering information and tips to avoid infection by this bacteria commonly known as E.Coli.

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