E-coli
E. coli is a bacteria that lives in the intestines of humans and animals. By eating food containing the bacteria one can become infected. Eating uncooked ground beef is the most common way to get the infection. Symptoms range from mild diarrhea to severe abdominal cramps, respiratory illness and pneumonia.
Information for the General Public
- Shiga-Toxin Producing or Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (STEC)
- Shiga-Toxin Producing E. Coli Infographic
- Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Fact Sheet
- Five To Do Right After Visiting Animals
- Stay Healthy Around Animals
Information for Public Health Departments
Information for Clinicians and Laboratorians
- Clinician's Guide (STEC/EHEC)
- Guidance for Healthcare Providers and Clinical Laboratories
- Surveillance & Reporting