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  1. Escherichia - Wikipedia

    The genus is named after Theodor Escherich, the discoverer of Escherichia coli. Escherichia are facultative aerobes, with both aerobic and anaerobic growth, and an optimum temperature of 37 °C. [3]

  2. About Escherichia coli Infection | E. coli infection | CDC

    May 14, 2024 · About Escherichia coli Infection Key points E. coli are bacteria found in many places like the intestines of people and animals. Most kinds of E. coli are harmless, but some can make you …

  3. E. coli - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Oct 1, 2022 · Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. Most types of E. coli are harmless or cause relatively brief diarrhea.

  4. E. coli: Infection, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a group of bacteria that normally lives in the gut (gastrointestinal/GI tract) of healthy people and animals. The type that lives in your GI tract usually doesn’t hurt you — it even …

  5. Escherichia coli (E. coli) | FDA

    Escherichia coli (E. coli) E. coli are mostly harmless bacteria that live in the intestines of people and animals and contribute to intestinal health.

  6. Escherichia coli Infections - Infections - Merck Manual Consumer Version

    Escherichia coli (E. coli) are a group of gram-negative bacteria that normally reside in the intestine of healthy people, but some strains can cause infection in the digestive tract, urinary tract, or many …

  7. Escherichia coli (E. coli) | Infectious Diseases - UC Davis Health

    Nov 8, 2023 · Escherichia coli (E. coli) is bacteria that live in your intestines and helps with food digestion. These bacteria can also live in the intestines of some animals.

  8. E. coli - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Feb 7, 2018 · Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Most E.coli strains are harmless, but some can cause serious food …

  9. E. Coli: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Verywell Health

    Dec 29, 2025 · Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that causes serious gastrointestinal illness as well as other infections. It is a common foodborne illness.

  10. Escherichia coli (E coli) Infections: Background, Pathophysiology ...

    Escherichia coli is one of the most frequent causes of many common bacterial infections, including cholecystitis, bacteremia, cholangitis, urinary tract infection (UTI), and traveler's diarrhea,...