What is E. coli? E. coli or Escherichia coli to give it its full name is a common bug which is present in the environment. Mostly it helps people to stay healthy, but it can also cause illness as well. O157 is the most serious type. Symptoms can range from mild diarrhoea to haemorrhagic colitis - a combination of severe abdominal cramps and blood in the stools. Most people will shake it off within a few days, but children and older people can be particularly hard...
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