Dangerous strains of E. coli bacteria can infiltrate the food supply through many different routes, experts explain.

Whether the same holds true for Escherichia coli infections now is under study (Journal Watch Jan 28 2005). Among the meat and poultry items, independent predictors of contamination included ...

Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a rare complication of the E. coli strain O157:H7. It can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and ...

The findings are published in the journal PLOS ONE ... Walker et al, Canine uropathogenic and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli harboring conjugative plasmids exhibit augmented growth and ...

According to this popular belief, if you drop a piece of food on the floor and pick it up in less than five seconds, then it’s safe to eat. The presumption is that bacteria on the floor don’t have ...

E. coli — the more common name of the bacterium Escherichia coli — is a type of bacterium found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals, according to the CDC's website.

Two St. Louis-area law firms said Wednesday they have uncovered the source of a massive E. coli outbreak that sickened 115 people in Missouri, including 13 hospitalizations. Two St. Louis-area law ...

Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are a common problem that can cause pain, frequent trips to the bathroom, and a burning ...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are such a pain—literally. Flare-ups are marked by discomfort, pelvic pressure and an ...

Walker et al, Canine uropathogenic and avian pathogenic Escherichia coli harboring conjugative ... DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0312732 ...