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The name of this pathogen is called Escherichia coli. It is often called E. coli for short.

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E. coli can cause a disease called foodborne illness or E. coli infection.

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The symptoms include stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and sometimes fever.

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It usually spreads through dirty food, water, or touching dirty hands. For example, you can get it by eating undercooked beef.

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Anyone can get E. coli but babies, older people, and those with weak immune systems are also at a much higher risk.

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To prevent this, you can wash your hands and also clean your food properly.

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E. coli is a bacteria.

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Most people get better by drinking lots of fluid and getting some rest. Antibiotics aren't given unless it is a serious case.

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It lives in the intestines of humans and also animals.

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You should see a doctor is you have bloody diarrhea, very strong stomach aches, or can't keep your fluids down.