Coli

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Coli

Coli (pronounced: /ˈkoʊlaɪ/) is a term often used in the medical field to refer to bacteria of the genus Escherichia, particularly Escherichia coli. The term is derived from the Greek words "kolon" meaning colon, and "bakterion" meaning small rod, which describes the shape of the bacteria.

Description

Escherichia coli (often abbreviated to E. coli) are rod-shaped bacteria that are commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms (endotherms). Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some serotypes can cause serious food poisoning in humans.

Symptoms

Infection with the pathogenic strains of E. coli can result in gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, and neonatal meningitis. In rarer cases, it can lead to hemolytic-uremic syndrome, peritonitis, mastitis, septicemia and Gram-negative pneumonia.

Treatment

Treatment for E. coli infections typically includes rehydration and antibiotics, although some strains have developed antibiotic resistance.

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