E. coli is gram-negative (-ve) rod-shaped bacteria.
1. • E. coli is the normal flora of the human
body.
• The primary habitat of E. coli is in the gastrointestinal
(GI) tract of humans and many other warm-blooded
animals.
• E. coli is also found in human feces
This organism is associated with a variety of diseases,
including gastroenteritis and extra-intestinal infections
such as UTIs, meningitis, and sepsis.
Clinical Manifestations of E. coli
• Gastroenteritis
•watery or bloody diarrhea
•vomiting
•cramps
•nausea
•low-grade fever
•dehydration
•abdominal cramps
Escherichia coli
Reference: https://microbenotes.com/escherichia-coli-e-coli/