E. coli
E. coli
E. coli is a bacteria that lives in the intestines of humans and animals and is found in the environment. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. A person can become infected by eating food containing the bacteria. Symptoms range from mild diarrhea to severe abdominal cramps, respiratory illness and pneumonia.
Information for the general public
- Shiga toxin-producing or enterohemorrhagic E. coli (STEC) fact sheet
- Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infographic
- Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae fact sheet
- CDC—Ways to stay healthy around animals
- Traveler’s GI illness prevention guide
Information for public health departments
Information for clinicians and laboratorians
- CDC—Information for clinicians
- CDC—Laboratory testing and other information for public health
- CDC—Surveillance and reporting (STEC)