Heather Bryant by Bryant, Heather (hdsmith01) https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if Escherichia coli (E. coli) en-us 2023-04-17 19:39:23 UTC 2023-04-19 05:15:20 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f30f.png Name: Escherichia coli (E. coli) hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559226183 E. coli commonly lives in the intestines of humans and animals causing no harm as normal intestinal flora. ]]> 2023-04-18 21:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559226183 E. coli causes many illnesses and infections hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559233203 When found outside of the intestines, E. coli can cause illnesses such as urinary tract infections, pneumonia, dysentery, and, most commonly, severe diarrhea problems.  Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli is the strain responsible for many epidemic outbreaks.]]> 2023-04-18 22:11:17 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559233203 How do you become infected? hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559238130 With enteropathogenic E. coli (also known as EPEC), infection most commonly contracted through ingestion but can be spread person-to-person. EPEC is found on contaminated hands, in contaminated foods, or in fomites.]]> 2023-04-18 22:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559238130 Who is at highest risk of infection? hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559245491 Humans and some animals are at risk of becoming infected but EPEC E. coli is typically seen more in children.  Children under age 5 are very susceptible to EPEC which causes them severe diarrhea, and has led to death in some developing countries.]]> 2023-04-18 22:35:36 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559245491 Symptoms of EPEC infection hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559247045 - Watery diarrhea, can be severe
- Abdominal pain/cramping
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever]]> 2023-04-18 22:38:49 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559247045 Different Types/Strains of E. coli hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559252596 2023-04-18 22:48:50 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559252596 Treatment hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559635436 - Treatment is based on patient's symptoms but typically includes increased fluid/electrolyte intake to prevent dehydration.  
- Symptoms usually subside in 5 to 10 days.
- Antibiotics are not recommended unless symptoms persist, become severe, or become more invasive.
- Anti-diarrheal and anti-emetic medications may be beneficial. ]]> 2023-04-19 04:46:45 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559635436 hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559648887 2023-04-19 05:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559648887 Prevention Measures hdsmith011 https://padlet.com/hdsmith011/zncpfrifniypj7if/wish/2559661075 - Practice proper hygiene especially handwashing regularly
- Use proper food preparation such as washing vegetables - and cooking meat thoroughly
- Disinfect surfaces especially in kitchen and bathrooms
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in areas with known contamination (hospitals, clinics, farms)

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