e.coli bacteria

E.coli outbreak update 2016: Outbreak at a Chicago restaurant, researchers and farmers collaborate to prevent E. coli

E. coli outbreak update 2016: Yet another outbreak at a Chicago restaurant, while researchers and farmers join efforts to prevent E. coli transmission. At least 25 persons have fallen ill in an E. coli outbreak at a Chicago restaurant. The restaurant has voluntarily closed for the investigation, and owners are cooperating with health officials. E. ...click here to read more

During Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, other IBD infections, harmless E.coli bacteria in gut can turn harmful

During Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), harmless E.coli bacteria in the gut can become harmful. Within the gut, there is a variety of bacteria, including E.coli, which normally is non-threatening, but can become so in IBD patients. When E.coli in IBD patients becomes harmful, it can trigger flare-ups and contribute ...click here to read more