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  1. 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 …

  2. 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]

  3. 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.

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

    Nov 22, 2023 · 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 …

  5. 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.

  6. Quick Facts: Escherichia coli (E. coli) Infections - Merck Manual ...

    What is E. coli? Escherichia coli, often called simply E. coli, is a group of bacteria. There are different types of E. coli. Some types normally live in your intestines. If these E. coli get into other parts of …

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

    2 days ago · Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that causes serious gastrointestinal illness as well as other infections. It is a common foodborne illness.

  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. The changing roles of Escherichia coli | Nature Microbiology

    Dec 19, 2025 · Richard Lenski traces the legacy of Escherichia coli and how science is evolving to use this model organism in new ways.

  10. E. coli | Pathogenic, Infection, Contamination | Britannica

    Dec 7, 2025 · E. coli, (Escherichia coli), species of bacterium that normally inhabits the stomach and intestines. When E. coli is consumed in contaminated water, milk, or food or is transmitted through …