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An estimated 265,000 E. coli infections occur each year in the U.S.
E. coli causes an estimated 3,600 U.S. hospitalizations and 30 deaths a year.

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The only way doctors can for sure know if you have an E. coli infection is to send a sample of your stool to a lab to be analyzed. The infection goes away on its on. It is important to get rest and get plenty of fluids.

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While many people associate E. coli with food poisoning, you can also get pneumonia and urinary tract infections. 75%-95 of urinary tract infections are caused by E. coli.

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It is transmitted to humans through consumption of contaminated foods. This is from raw or undercooked ground meat products, raw milk, and contaminated raw vegetables.

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Anyone can get it. Young children and older adults are at higher risk of experiencing illness causes by E. coli.

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No vaccine or medication can protect you from E. coli illnesses. To reduce chances of E.coli avoid swallowing lake or pool water, wash hands often, avoid risky foods, and watch out for cross-contamination.

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The most common way to get E. coli infection is by eating contaminated food, such as: ground beef, unpasteurized milk, and fresh produce. You can become sick even if you ingest only a small amount or from swallowing a mouthful of contaminated water.

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Signs and symptoms of E. coli usually begin three or four days after exposure to the bacteris

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The main symptoms are diarrhea cramping, and nausea. Strains of E. coli such as O157:H7 can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting.

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Escherichia coli also know as E. coli is bacteria that normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. Although most types are harmless, a few strains can cause severe problems.