https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c E. coli en-us 2020-07-19 19:52:09 UTC 2023-03-27 15:48:03 UTC hello@padlet.com shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657856677 E. coli is also known as Escherichia coli is found in the lower intestine of warm blooded organisms an in the gut of some animals. E. coli is facultative anaerobic, rod shaped, gram negative, and the coliform bacterium of Escherichia. Most types of E. coli are harmless and can sometimes even help your digestive track stay healthy. On the other hand, some types of E. coli can cause things such as diarrhea. Surprisingly, 75% to 95% of urinary tract infections are from E. coli. ]]> 2020-07-19 19:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657856677 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657859632 Dirty water, under cooked meat, and contaminated vegetables are three of the main causes of E. coli. If you drink or eat any of these, it can cause infection in the Urinary tract. Not only can you get E. coli from those things, you can also get it from other people. The bacteria can be passed to you if you clean p after a infected person and don't wash your hands. Lastly, one may become infected from animals. ]]> 2020-07-19 20:08:20 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657859632 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657865212 After one has been infected with E. coli, they will probably start to feel sick two to five days after in taking the bacteria. Four common symptoms include, Abdominal cramps, Nausea, Constant fatigue, and diarrhea that is sometimes bloody. If one has fever, it will be a very little temperature. If you are a healthy person, you will most likely feel better within a week. If a person is not healthy, the E. coli bacteria can led to something more serious called hemolytic syndrome which affects the kidneys.  ]]> 2020-07-19 20:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657865212 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657867700 The most effective way to prevent E.coli, is to wash your hands. When you cook, make sure all food is cooked thoroughly. People need to drink only pasteurized milk, juice, and cider. Also, wash all of your produce before you eat it. When using cooking utensils, wash them before and after especially if raw meat has touched them. Lastly, keep raw food separate from vegetables and fruit. ]]> 2020-07-19 20:39:07 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657867700 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657869963 Before knowing if someone has e.coli, the doctor will send of a persons stool to the lab. If the patient with E.coli is experiencing diarrhea, they are given antibiotics to shorten the time length. It is important to rest and get plenty of fluids to replace what your body has vomited up or lost through diarrhea. One may want to eat crackers, toast, eggs, and rice because they are high in fiber. Don't take over the counter medication that fight diarrhea because they will slow your digestive system down which is what is shredding the infection.]]> 2020-07-19 20:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657869963 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657872229 Typically, younger children and older adults are more at risk for e.coli more than anyone else. Younger kids and older adults immune systems are weaker than most. This means, their immune systems can't fight off bacteria as well as middle aged people. Also, healthcare workers are high risk people as well. They work in healthcare centers cleaning u after sick people all day. If they don't wash their hands properly, they can get the bacteria easily. ]]> 2020-07-19 20:55:59 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657872229 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657874862 The most common foods that cause E.coli, are hamburger meat, and vegetables. E.coli can come from any meat or vegetables if it isn't cooked thoroughly or if any meat touches vegetables. Not only do foods cause E.coli, milk and water can as well. If the water you drink is untreated then you are at high risk for catching E. coli.]]> 2020-07-19 21:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657874862 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657877568 E.coli isn't just one infection or bacteria like many people think. it can cause many different things. It can cause pneumonia, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, and respiratory illnesses. Also, it causes food poisoning, stomach virus, and Hemolytic - uremic syndrome. All of these can make you very sick and feel bad. ]]> 2020-07-19 21:12:22 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657877568 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657879556 Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome is a more serious illness E.coli can cause. This is a serious condition where abnormal destruction of red blood cells take place. This typically happens with unhealthy people who get infected with E.coli. It can also lead to kidney failure which is deadly. Some symptoms could be shortness of breath, pale coloring, and easy bruising. If you have had E.coli and experience these you need to report to a hospital right away. ]]> 2020-07-19 21:19:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657879556 shelbygraceflurry https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657881919 The CDC estimates 265,000 STEC infections occur each year in the U.S. E. coli causes more than 36% of these infections. E.coli can also cause death. Older people are more likely to experience death from E.coli due to their weak immune system and their bodies being infected with other harmful infections and diseases. The death rate of E.coli is 2%.]]> 2020-07-19 21:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/shelbygraceflurry/jtqlpk8c4x7nga9c/wish/657881919