- Escherichia coli O157:H7
Offers general and technical information about the E. coli strain identified as an emerging cause of foodborne illness.
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/escherichiacoli_g.htm
- MedlinePlus: E. coli Infections
Describes E. coli outbreaks caused by food or water infected with Escherichia coli bacteria.
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ecoliinfections.html
- What the Heck is an E. coli?
Explains the common nature of coliform bacteria and the health risks associated with E. coli infections.
people.ku.edu/~jbrown/ecoli.html
- familydoctor.org: E. Coli Infection
Fact sheet about the germ that causes severe cramps and bloody diarrhea. Includes common symptoms and tips for preventing infection.
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/digestive/disorders/242.html
- CDC: E. coli Infection
Presents general and clinical information Escherichia coli infection in human beings, with special sections for travelers and healthy swimming.
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_ecoli.htm
- KidsHealth: E. Coli
Explains how the common bacteria that normally lives inside your intestines and helps break down and digest the food you eat can make you sick when it moves into other parts of your body.
www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/ecoli.html
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