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  2. Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli - Wikipedia

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    Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (EAEC) is a type of strain from E.coli. E.coli causes intestinal infections, some intestinal infections include diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. Most severe cases can lead to bloody diarrhea, dehydration or even kidney failure.

  3. Hospital-acquired infection - Wikipedia

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    The CDC estimates 687,000 people in the United States were infected by hospital-acquired infections in 2015, resulting in 72,000 deaths. [52] The most common nosocomial infections are of the urinary tract, surgical site and various pneumonias. [7] An alternative treatment targeting localised infections is the use of irradiation by ultraviolet C ...

  4. Bacteriuria - Wikipedia

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    Escherichia coli is the most common bacterium found. [1] People without symptoms should generally not be tested for the condition. [3] Differential diagnosis include contamination. [1] If symptoms are present, treatment is generally with antibiotics. [3] Bacteriuria without symptoms generally does not require treatment. [4]

  5. Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli - Wikipedia

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    Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) produces a toxin that acts on the intestinal lining, and is the most common cause of traveler's diarrhea. Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) can cause diarrhea outbreaks in newborn nurseries. Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAggEC) can cause acute and chronic (long-lasting) diarrhea in children.

  6. Ciprofloxacin - Wikipedia

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    Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections. [5] This includes bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, certain types of infectious diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, skin infections, typhoid fever, and urinary tract infections, among others. [5]

  7. What to know about deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak

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    Dozens of people across the U.S. have contracted E. coli traced to ingredients in McDonald's Quarter Pounders, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Tuesday. As a result ...

  8. Onions were likely source of McDonald's E. coli outbreak, US ...

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    The E. coli O157:H7 strain that led to the McDonald's outbreak is said to cause "very serious disease," especially for the elderly, children and people who are immunocompromised.

  9. Urinary tract infection - Wikipedia

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    After gaining entry to the bladder, E. Coli are able to attach to the bladder wall and form a biofilm that resists the body's immune response. [7] Escherichia coli is the single most common microorganism, followed by Klebsiella and Proteus spp., to cause urinary tract infection. Klebsiella and Proteus spp., are frequently associated with stone ...