|
|
This is only a preview of the paper
Click here to register and get the full text.
Existing members click here to login
|
|
|
Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli commonly called E-coli as an abbreviation. E-coli have tens of dozens of different types of strains, so its variations are characterized as serotypes. ... The symptoms of E-coli bacteria are rarely deadly. ... A fever is rarely associated with E-coli. ... Unfortunately, 5-10% of the people infected by the E-coli bacteria may develop a life threatening complication called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). ... HUS is caused from when the E-coli O157: H7 enters blood circulation through the wall of the inflamed bowel. Once the E-coli are in the blood stream it begins to release toxins that damage or kill cells by attaching themselves to the inside of blood vessels. ... Not all of the E-coli bacteria are deadly. ... The normal E-coli are necessary for our intestines to function properly and break down vitamins. E-coli bacteria provide us with K and B vitamin complexes. ... Coli? ... html)
E-coli bacteria were discovered in 1885 by a German scientist named Theodor Escherich. Originally the bacteria was named Bacterium, but was later renamed Escherichia after the discoverer.
Approximate Word count = 863
Approximate Pages = 3.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
|
|
|
|
|
|