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	E. coli O157:H7 - Escherichia coli O157:H7
		A 2003 study on the prevalence of E. coli O157:H7 in livestock at 29 county and 3 large state agricultural fairs in the United States found that E. coli O157:H7 could be isolated from 13.8% of beef cattle, 5.9% of dairy cattle, 3.6% of pigs, 5.2% of sheep, and 2.8% of goats.
		The primary mode of transmission of E. coli at agricultural fairs, petting zoos, and farm visits was previously thought to be fecal-oral – that is, by ingestion of bacteria-laden feces via contaminated food or water, or transfer by hand to mouth following contact with contaminated surfaces or animals.
		Conclusions reached by investigators in several recent fair-associated outbreaks of E. coli O157:H7 suggest that ingestion or perhaps even inhalation of contaminated dust particles may be an additional cause of E. coli infection among fairgoers and visitors to petting zoos.
	www.about-ecoli.com (944 words)

	E. coli (Site not responding. Last check: )
		coli was shown to be the cause of an outbreak of diarrhea among infants.
		Pathogenic E. coli: Gastroenteritis, Urinary tract Infections and Neonatal Meningitis.
		coli cause 90% of the urinary tract infections (UTI) in anatomically-normal, unobstructed urinary tracts.
	www.bact.wisc.edu /themicrobialworld/E.coli.html (3601 words)

	E. coli
		Drinking water is tested for the presence of E. coli and related bacteria not because these bacteria are dangerous but because they are an indication of contamination by sewage, and sewage may contain organisms (e.g., Salmonella, hepatitis A virus) that are dangerous.
		However, E. coli cannot attach sugars to proteins so proteins requiring such sugars (e.g., glycoprotein hormones and clotting factors) have to be made in the cells of eukaryotes such as yeast cells and mammalian cells grown in cell culture.
		Because E. coli lives in the human intestine, this has raised fears that genetically-engineered versions might escape from the laboratory (or factory) and take up residence in humans, producing a product that might be harmful.
	users.rcn.com /jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/E/Esch.coli.html (450 words)

	E. Coli - DrGreene.com
		From newborn infections to ground beef recalls, E. coli is an important part of human health and human disease.
		coli is also an important cause of sepsis and meningitis in newborns.
		coli in the urinary tract causes typical symptoms of urinary tract infections, which might include burning on urination, increased urination, and perhaps fever.
	www.drgreene.com /21_1077.html (716 words)

	E. coli definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		coli has been studied intensively in genetics and molecular and cell biology because of its availability, its small genome size, its normal lack of pathogenicity (disease-causing ability), and its ease of growth in the laboratory.
		The hemorrhagic diarrhea (bloody colitis) caused by E. coli 0157:H7 is severe with painful abdominal cramps, gross blood in the stool, and lasts for 6 to 8 days.
		Persons who get E. coli 0157:H7, particularly the elderly, can develop a syndrome similar to HUS called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) with anemia due to fragmentation of red blood cells, shortage of platelets (thrombocytopenia) with easy bruising, neurologic abnormalities, impaired kidney function, and fever.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3184 (418 words)

	US FDA/CFSAN - Bad Bug Book - Escherichia coli O157:H7
		This report describes the investigation of a pseudo-outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infection that occurred in New Jersey during July 1994 after a year-long increase in the number of laboratories culturing all diarrheal specimens for this pathogen.
		In July 1993, three cases of culture-confirmed E. coli O157:H7 infection among persons residing in a small community in California were traced to consumption of hamburger purchased from a local grocery store; E. coli O157:H7 was isolated from that meat.
		Escherichia coli O157:H7 was isolated from the stools of 17 patients.
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	Symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		After someone ingests a sufficient quantity of E. coli O157:H7, the bacteria travels through the stomach and small intestine, and then attaches itself to the inside surface of the large intestine and causes inflammation of the intestinal wall.
		Hemorrhagic colitis, the first E. coli symptom, is characterized by the sudden onset of abdominal pain and severe cramps, followed within 24 hours by diarrhea.
		The incubation period for E. coli O157:H7 infection (i.e., the period from ingestion of the bacteria to the start of symptoms) is typically 3 to 9 days, although shorter and longer periods are not that unusual.
	www.about-ecoli.com /page3.htm (520 words)

	E Coli Lawyer & Attorney : Marler Clark Law Firm : E. coli Blog
		The Sandusky County Health Department in Ohio is investigating the source of a Ross High School student's E. coli case after she was diagnosed on Wednesday.
		E. coli O157:H7 infection is characterized by the sudden onset of abdominal pain and severe cramps, followed within 24 hours by diarrhea.
		At least six people in New York had become ill with E. coli infections after eating Topps Meats' ground beef, and the investigation into these illnesses by the New York Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was what led to the resulting recall.
	www.ecoliblog.com (3352 words)

	Disease Listing, Escherichia coli O157:H7, Gen Info \| CDC Bacterial, Mycotic Diseases
		Because the organism lives in the intestines of healthy cattle, preventive measures on cattle farms, during meat processing, and during the growth, harvest and processing of produce are being investigated.
		coli O157:H7 was first recognized as a cause of illness in 1982 during an outbreak of severe bloody diarrhea; the outbreak was traced to contaminated hamburgers.
		coli O157:H7 is diagnosed by detecting the bacterium in the stool.
	www.cdc.gov /ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm (1522 words)

	US FDA/CFSAN - Nationwide E. Coli O157:H7 Outbreak: Questions and Answers
		As FDA stated in its letter to the lettuce industry in November of 2005, FDA continues to be concerned due to the history of outbreaks and the on-going risk for product contamination of leafy greens.
		coli O157:H7 outbreaks, FDA and the State of California expect the industry to develop a comprehensive plan which is designed to minimize the risk of another outbreak due to E.
		This initiative is based on the 2004 Produce Safety Action Plan, intended to minimize the incidence of food borne illness associated with the consumption of fresh produce.
	www.cfsan.fda.gov /~dms/spinacqa.html (3677 words)

	E. coli
		Escherichia coli O157:H7 is an emerging cause of foodborne illness.
		coli O157:H7 was first recognized as a cause of illness in 1982 during an outbreak of severe bloody diarrhea; the outbreak was traced to contaminated hamburgers.
		coli, there are several steps that you should take: (1) begin boiling all water intended for consumption, (2) disinfect the well according to procedures recommended by your local health department, and (3) monitor your water quality to make certain that the problem does not recur.
	www.tjclarkminerals.com /bacterial_diseases/pathogenic_e_coli.htm (4463 words)

	E.coli
		Most strains of E. coli are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals.
		coli bacteria live in the intestines of healthy cattle and, although the number of organisms required to cause disease is not known, it is suspected to be very small.
		According to the CDC, in the United States, hemolytic uremic syndrome is the principal cause of acute kidney failure in children, and most cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome are caused by E. coli.
	www.umm.edu /travel/ecoli.htm (578 words)

	Drinking Water Contaminants \| Safewater\| Water \| US EPA
		coli O157:H7 is an emerging cause of foodborne and waterborne illness.
		coli is a type of fecal coliform bacteria commonly found in the intestines of animals and humans.
		Fecal coliform and E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes.
	www.epa.gov /safewater/contaminants/ecoli.html (2389 words)

	E. coli (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Escherichia coli (or simply E. coli) is one of the many groups of bacteria that live in the intestines of healthy humans and most warm-blooded animals.
		It can be differentiated from other E. coli by the production of a potent toxin that damages the lining of the intestinal wall causing bloody diarrhea.
		In 1982, E. coli O157:H7 was initially identified as the cause of bloody diarrhea from eating hamburger meat contaminated with the bacteria.
	www.healthsystem.virginia.edu /uvahealth/adult_travel/ecoli.cfm (740 words)

	Bugs in the News - What the Heck is an E. coli?
		coli and other kinds of bacteria within our intestines is necessary for us to develop and operate properly, and for us to remain healthy - E.
		coli strain happens to have genetic information for producing something harmful to us, then, we may be in trouble.
		This procedure is very similar to that one would use to cook pork or perhaps a Thanksgiving turkey, e.g., observe the internal temperature of the meat before it is served.
	people.ku.edu /~jbrown/ecoli.html (2937 words)

	E. Coli 0157:H7 - Digestion and digestive-related information on MedicineNet.com
		Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that normally lives in the intestines of people and animals.
		Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) produces a toxin that acts on the intestinal lining, and is the most common cause of travelers diarrhea.
		The toxins produced by E. coli 0157:H7 are termed "Shiga-like." These toxins can damage the lining of the intestine and are thought to participate in all of the diseases caused by E. coli 0157:H7.
	www.medicinenet.com /e_coli__0157h7/article.htm (478 words)

	Physics Today On The Web - Cover Story
		coli, a self-replicating object only a thousandth of a millimeter in size, can swim 35 diameters a second, taste simple chemicals in its environment, and decide whether life is getting better or worse.
		coli does not determine whether there is more attractant, say, in front than behind; rather, it determines whether the concentration increases when it moves in a particular direction.
		The molecular machinery by which E. coli modulates the direction of rotation of its flagella is complex, as indicated in figure 4, which shows only the aspartate receptor.
	www.aip.org /pt/jan00/berg.htm (4402 words)

	E. Coli O157:H7 Infections
		Escherichia coli O157:H7 is a bacterium that infects the intestinal tract and may produce a toxin that affects other parts of the body as well.
		coli O157:H7 infections can occur as isolated cases or as part of an outbreak; cases are seen more frequently during the summer months.
		HUS and TTP are serious illnesses characterized by kidney failure and destruction of the red blood cells leading to anemia, respectively.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/954993869.html (572 words)

	escherichia coli
		coli O157:H7, one of hundreds of strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli, is an emerging cause of foodborne illness.
		It was first identified as a cause of illness in 1982 during an outbreak of severe bloody diarrhea traced to contaminated hamburgers.
		If feasible, young children with E. coli 0157:H7 infection who are still in diapers should not be in contact with uninfected children.
	www.idph.state.il.us /public/hb/hbecoli.htm (983 words)

	E. coli: Dangers of eating raw or undercooked foods - MayoClinic.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		coli are a broad group of bacteria that live in the intestinal tract of healthy people and animals.
		Most cases of E. coli O157:H7 have been traced to undercooked ground meat, but the bacteria can also contaminate raw fruits, particularly melons, and vegetables, such as lettuce, sprouts, tomatoes, spinach and green onions.
		E. coli bacteria can easily travel from person to person, especially when infected adults and children don't wash their hands properly.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/e-coli/DG00005 (1357 words)

	E. Coli
		coli is a common type of bacteria that can get into food, like beef and vegetables.
		coli was found in fresh spinach in 2006 and some fast-food hamburgers in 1993.
		coli is hard to remove once it has contaminated produce, such as spinach, lettuce, or onions.
	www.kidshealth.org /kid/stay_healthy/food/ecoli.html (477 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Health \| Medical notes \| E. coli infection
		coli is a common bug which is present everywhere in the environment.
		Children and pensioners are especially vulnerable to E. coli 0157 which is normally found in the intestines of people and cattle and can be passed on by eating infected food and liquid.
		In the worst recorded E. coli outbreak, 20 people died in Scotland after attending a church lunch in Wishaw, Strathclyde.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/medical_notes/83169.stm (592 words)

	Taco Bell E. coli Outbreak Probed
		coli outbreak possibly linked to green onions at Taco Bell restaurants that may have sickened at least 47 people in four states.
		Taco Bell has removed green onions at all of its approximately 5,800 restaurants in the U.S. The move is "strictly a precautionary effort" based on preliminary tests, states Taco Bell in a Dec. 6 news release.
		Probable cases tied to the outbreak have been reported in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, with suspected cases in Connecticut, the FDA announced yesterday.
	www.webmd.com /content/article/130/117744?src=RSS_PUBLIC (314 words)

	DLC-ME \| The Microbe Zoo \| Animal Pavillion \| Habitat On Humanity
		coli is very popular for use in research because it is so easy to grow, with a fast doubling time of only 20 minutes.
		coli is used in industrial biotechnology to produce enzymes.
		E. coli was the first bacterium to have been observed mating (conjugation in bacteria).
	commtechlab.msu.edu /sites/dlc-me/zoo/zah0700.html (248 words)

	CBC News Indepth: Health
		coli is a type of bacteria commonly found in the intestines of animals and humans.
		According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the presence of E. coli in water is a strong indication of recent sewage or animal waste contamination.
		Anyone known to be infected with E. coli, sometimes referred to as hamburger disease, should not share dishes, cutlery or glasses with anyone else.
	www.cbc.ca /news/background/health/ecoli.html (816 words)

	Foodborne E. coli, NIAID Factsheet
		coli can be found widely in nature, including the intestinal tracts of humans and other warm-blooded animals.
		coli (EPEC) cause persistent diarrhea (lasting 2 weeks or more) and are more common in developing countries where they can be transmitted to humans through contaminated water or contact with infected animals.
		coli, their ability to answer key questions in evolution and disease processes will become easier.
	www.niaid.nih.gov /factsheets/ecoli.htm (1304 words)

	E. coli outbreak now in 6 states; agencies focus on Taco Bell - CNN.com
		Earlier this week, state health officials in Connecticut suspected one case of E. coli, according to the FDA, but William Gerrish of the state's department of health told CNN Friday that there are no cases in the state.
		Minnis, who was hospitalized twice because of symptoms related to the E. coli bacteria, is also filing suit against Boskovich Farms, according to his attorney, Drew Falkenstein.
		The majority of reported E. coli cases involved people who had eaten at Taco Bell before falling ill, the CDC says.
	www.cnn.com /2006/HEALTH/12/08/ecoli.outbreak/index.html (674 words)

	Bladder Infections and E. Coli (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Many women may associate E. coli bacteria with tainted hamburgers, but what some apparently don't know is that E. coli also happens to be the chief culprit of something that commonly affects them: urinary tract infections (UTIs).
		Even though E. coli bacteria might be responsible for a woman having several UTIs in a row, there may be slight differences in the bacteria.
		Researchers found nearly 18 percent of strains of E. coli were resistant to TMP/SMX, yet none was resistant to ciprofloxacin, which falls into a new class of drugs called quinolones.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/dc/caz/kidn/utri/alert04192000.jsp (1042 words)

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