Symptoms of Escherichia coli infection

Escherichia coli is the most important etiological agent of urinary tract infections. Signs and symptoms of diseases of E. coli infection are similar to those of bacterial infections in general. The prominent symptoms are the followings.
*Fever

*Inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines predominantly manifested by upper gastrointestinal tract symptoms (anorexia, nausea, vomiting), diarrhea and abdominal discomfort.

*Specific symptoms - abrupt onset of watery diarrhea with cramping abdominal pain.
In E. coli 0157:H7 infection: bloody diarrhea

*Anal output – diarrhea or excretion via anal canal is significant
Symptoms of Escherichia coli infection

*In infants: vomiting, listlessness irritability, and anorexia followed by diarrhea with loose, watery stools that change from yellow to green and contain little mucus or blood; possibility of fever sevre dehydration, acidosis and shock.

Transmission is by fecal-oral route. This infection is highly contagious. E. coli infections are usually diagnosed though lab testing of stools specimens.
Symptoms of Escherichia coli infection