E-Coli

E-Coli is a rod-shaped bacterium.

It is also similar to salmonella.

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Escherichia Coli

Life Cycle and Water.

-Originates from human and animal waste.

when it rains, melted snow, or other forms of precipitation, it runs off into creeks, streams, or ground water. Which is then used as drinking water.

GET INFECTED!

Eating undercooked, contaminated ground beef/pork

swimming/drinking contaminated water

eating contaminated vegetables

petting infected animals

Anyone exposed to the bacteria

-Age: younger and elderly , have more complications from infection

-Weak immune systems: People that have AIDS, or use drugs to treat cancer or medication for organ transplants

-Types of foods: under cooked hamburgers, unpasteurized milk, apple cider or juice, and soft cheeses from raw milk.

How does Ecoli affect the body?

Sudden Diarrhea, often bloody

fever

gas

loss of appetite

stomach cramping

Keep hydrated, if left untreated it can lead to kidney failure or anemia

Manage dirreha

control nausea and vomiting

get plenty of rest

*Wash Hands!

*Cook Food Thoroughly

*Drink pasteurized milk juice and cider

wash foods

Ecoli cases have been the same throughout the years

it is a very common bacteria so it doesn't appear that is will go away.

Citations

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 July 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/trends-in-foodborne-illness.html>.

Davis, Charles P. "E. Coli 0157:H7 Infection Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment - MedicineNet." MedicineNet. MedicineNet.com, 20 June 2012. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://www.medicinenet.com/e_coli__0157h7/article.htm>.

"Health Guide." E. Coli Enteritis. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/e-coli-enteritis/overview.html>.

Unknown. "E. Coli 0157:H7 Infection." E. Coli 0157:H7 Infection. Department of New York, Dec. 2006. Web. 20 Sept. 2012. <http://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/e_coli/fact_sheet.htm>.

How Common?

Eradication

APEC water (cleanses waterborne illness)

Cleans out contaminated water

Prevention?

Prognosis

Bad

Good

Animals

Humans

Ecloi

Ecoli 0157 h7

Who gets affected?

Doesn't have any known illness or affects on animals

5+7=

1) Good bacteria, lives in lower intestine

2) produce vitamin K, which helps blood clot

3)Prevents pathogen bacteria from growing in

the gut

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