E. coli enteritis

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e. coli enteritis - Definition: (Source: MedLinePlus)

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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e. coli enteritis - Images (Source: MedLinePlus)

Digestive system

Digestive system organs

Causes of e. coli enteritis (Source: MedLinePlus)

E. coli enteritis is a type of bacterial gastroenteritis . Certain types of E. coli infection occur with hemolytic uremic syndrome . Risk factors include: Drinking untreated or contaminated water; Eating unsanitary food; Recent family illness with E. coli ; Recent family illness with vomiting or diarrhea; Travel to places that have unclean drinking water. ... [ read more.. ]

Symptoms of e. coli enteritis (Source: MedLinePlus)

Symptoms occur when the E. coli bacteria enters the intestine. The time between being infected and developing symptoms is usually 24 - 72 hours. Symptoms may include: Abdominal pain ; Diarrhea that is sudden and severe, and may be bloody; Fever; Gas; Loss of appetite ; Stomach cramping; Vomiting (rare). ... [ read more.. ]

e. coli enteritis - Conventional Treatments (Source: MedLinePlus)

Cases usually clear up on their own in 1 - 3 days, and no treatment is required. Antidiarrheal medication may not be recommended, because it can slow the bacteria from leaving the digestive tract. You may need electrolyte solutions if you are dehydrated . Persons with diarrhea (especially young children) who are unable to drink fluids because of nausea may need medical care and intravenous fluids. If you take diuretics and develop diarrhea, you may need to stop taking the diuretic during the acute episode. Do not stop taking any medicine without the advice of your health care provider. Avoid dairy products. They may make the diarrhea worse due to temporary lactose intolerance that may occur. ... [ read more.. ]

Further Reading on e. coli enteritis

Food Poisoning and Safe Food Handling - Topic Overview ( WebMD ) Food poisoning is an illness that results when you eat foods contaminated by harmful organisms , such ...of food poisoning. For more information on E . coli and toxoplasmosis, see the topics E . coli ..

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