date:Oct 22, 2012
minal pain should contact their GP urgently for medical advice.
Dr Harper explained: Escherichia coli bacteria are commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. There are many different types of E. coli, and while some live in the intestine quite harmlessly, others may cause a variety of diseases. The bacterium is found in faeces and can survive in the environment.
Symptoms caused by E. coli O157 can include diarrhoea, which can range from mild to profuse wateryorbloody diarrhoea, t