E. Coli

This week I focused my efforts on searching information about E. Coli (Escherichia coli). I learned that E. Coli is a group of bacteria that live in the intestinal tract of most people; however, on rare occasions they may cause infection. The role of E. Coli is to absorb certain vitamins, but when something goes array the bacteria can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, an extremely serious condition. This syndrome damages the kidney and can eventually cause kidney failure or death. However, at times the E. coli infection may be less extreme and clear in five to ten days, nevertheless it can still cause damage. A person may contract an E. Coli infection through contaminated water, person-to-person contact, or most commonly through contaminated food, especially undercooked meat.