Biology A-level/ BTEC Applied Science Extended
Diploma Level 3
Escherichia coli/E coli- all information relevant
on the bacterium
, What is E coli/
Escherichia coli
E coli/ Escherichia coli is a gram-negative
rod-shaped bacterium which is found in the
intestine of humans and animals.
Most E coli are not dangerous but some
strains, Shiga toxin producing E.coli (STEC)
can be, and they tend to cause food
poisoning when ingested.
You can find many of these strains in raw or
undercooked meats, raw milk, unfiltered
water and vegetables that are not cleaned
properly.
Diploma Level 3
Escherichia coli/E coli- all information relevant
on the bacterium
, What is E coli/
Escherichia coli
E coli/ Escherichia coli is a gram-negative
rod-shaped bacterium which is found in the
intestine of humans and animals.
Most E coli are not dangerous but some
strains, Shiga toxin producing E.coli (STEC)
can be, and they tend to cause food
poisoning when ingested.
You can find many of these strains in raw or
undercooked meats, raw milk, unfiltered
water and vegetables that are not cleaned
properly.
