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HealthMap brings together disparate data sources to achieve a unified and comprehensive view of the current global state of infectious diseases and their effect on human and animal health.
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Authoritative information about cause, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and research of E. coli from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 73,000 cases of infection with E. coli O157:H7 and 61 deaths occur in this country every year. Visit this site if you think you, or a loved one, may have been exposed to E. coli.
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Food-borne illnesses are sicknesses that results from eating foods that are contaminated with harmful bacteria and other microorganisms. Although you may not see, smell or taste these "bugs", under the right conditions, they may be present on the foods when they are purchased or get into food during preparation, cooking, serving or storage. Several tips are listed and discussed that will help keep food free from harmful bacteria.
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Treatment of infection with E. coli bacteria involves managing complications—mainly dehydration caused by diarrhea. Most people recover from E. coli infections in 5 to 10 days without the need for medication. Antibiotics are not recommended. Tell your health professional if you think you may have E. coli infection and are taking antibiotics. Learn more about treating an E. coli infection on Health.com.
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With all the talk about E. coli contamination in the news it is important to find out just what an E. coli is and why all the warnings are issued. This site answers many common questions about E. coli and takes a look at E. coli in the news.
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So how do mammals' intestinal bacteria get into spinach? There are several possibilities, all of which involve cross-contamination which is the movement of bacteria from a contaminated surface to an uncontaminated one. Many different sources for E. coli contamination are discussed on the fascinating HowStuffWorks website.
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Some reports of E. coli cases among children possibly caused by a petting zoo, has raised awareness of this serious illness. E. coli can come from many sources, including contact with an infected animal. Use this website to determine the best ways to minimize the risk of contracting an illness from E. coli.
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E. coli bacteria have been in the news a lot. As a source of food borne illness, E. coli can be deadly. But aren't E. coli also regular residents of our intestines? When do E. coli become the "bad guys?" To learn more about this common bacterium, take the following quiz.
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Visit this forum and message board to discuss issues regarding E. coli. Topics include possible sources of contamination, stories of those suffering with an E. coli illness, and recent warnings.
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The EcoSal website serves the needs of the E. coli/Salmonella research community as a comprehensive archive of the entire corpus of knowledge about the enteric bacterial cell. It is designed to be of value to cellular and microbial biologists and to be a resource for advanced undergraduate and graduate instruction.
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