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E. Coli Infections

E. coli is the name of a type of bacteria that lives in your intestines. Most types of E. coli are harmless. However, some types can make you sick and cause diarrhea. One type causes travelers' diarrhea. The worst type of E. coli causes bloody diarrhea, and can sometimes cause kidney failure and even death. These problems are most likely to occur in children and in adults with weak immune systems.

You can get E. coli infections by eating foods containing the bacteria. Symptoms of infection include:

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  1. E. Coli Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
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  2. E. Coli (Escherichia coli) (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are bacteria found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and ...
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  4. E-Coli Infection: Not Just from Food (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
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  6. E. Coli and Pregnancy (Organization of Teratology Information Specialists)  
    E. Coli Infections/Women ... E. Coli Infections ... Infections and Pregnancy/Specifics ... Infections and Pregnancy ... Organization of Teratology Information Specialists
    https://mothertobaby.org/fact-sheets/e-coli-pregnancy - External Health Links
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