E. coli or enterococci are used as the primary indicators of fecal material in fresh waters, with enterococci the preferred indicator for marine waters. Source-specific fecal indicators are used when microbial source tracking is recommended. Description. E. coli is a member of the coliform group of bacteria and part of the family
E. coli O157:H7 is one of those strains that, if ingested, can make humans very sick. Humans who consume this type of bacteria and become infected often have symptoms such as abdominal cramping, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. Toxins produced by E. coli O157:H7, also known as the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), cause these symptoms.
Some E. coli cause diarrhea. These germs can spread through contaminated food or water. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Follow the four steps to food safety when preparing food: clean, separate, cook, and chill. Take precautions with food and water when traveling abroad. Do not drink untreated water or swallow water when swimming.
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