Traveler’s diarrhea – E. coli; Food poisoning – E. coli; E. coli
diarrhea; Hamburger disease Definition of E. coli enteritis
enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine from ()
bacteria. It is the most common cause of travelers’ diarrhea.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors is a type of bacteria that
normally lives in the intestines of humans and animals without
causing any problems. However, certain types (or strains) of can
cause food poisoning. One strain ( O157:H7) can cause a severe
case of food poisoning. Symptoms occur when bacteria enter the
intestine. The time between being infected and developing
symptoms is usually 24 – 72 hours. Signs and tests The health
care provider will perform a physical exam. A stool culture can
be done to check for disease-causing . Cases usually clear up on
their own within 1 – 3 days, and no treatment is required. The
illness usually runs its course in a few days, without
treatment. A small number of patients may need to be admitted to
the hospital if they become ver