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E. coli enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine from Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. It is the most common cause of travelers' diarrhea. |
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Symptoms
Symptoms occur when the E. coli bacteria enters the intestine. The time between being infected and developing symptom...
Causes
E. coli enteritis is a type of bacterial gastroenteritis. Certain types of E. coli infection occur with hemolytic ure...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. A stool culture can be done to check for disease-causing E. coli.
Treatments
Cases usually clear up on their own in 1 - 3 days, and no treatment is required. Antidiarrheal medication may not be ...
Risk Factors
- Family History of E. coli enteritis
- Contaminated Water Intake
- Contaminated Food Intake
Complications
Dehydration; Prolonged diarrhea; Temporary lactose intolerance afterwards (usually gets better in 1-2 weeks or less.
Prevention
Careful hand washing may be helpful. Do not drink untreated or possibly contaminated food or water. Always cook meats...
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if: You are unable to keep fluids down; Diarrhea does not go a...
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