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Escherichia coli ( E. coli) infection is caused by a bacteria. It is the leading cause of bloody diarrhea. This type of infection may need medical attention. Contact your doctor if you think you may have it.

কারণসমূহ

This infection is caused by some types of the E. coli bacterium. Most E. coli infections are caused by:

  • Eating undercooked beef, especially ground beef
  • দূষিত পানি পান করা
  • Drinking unpasteurized milk
  • Working with cattle

Escherichia coli সংক্রমণ

ঝুঁকির কারণ

Factors that increase your chance of developing E. coli infection include:

  • Age: children and older people
  • People with another illness
  • Working with cattle
  • Living in northern states

লক্ষণ

এর লক্ষণ E. coli infection include:

  • পেটের বাধা
  • জলযুক্ত ডায়রিয়া
  • পানিশূন্যতা
  • ক্লান্তি
  • Bright red, bloody stools
  • অল্প জ্বর
  • বমি বমি ভাব বা বমি হওয়া

রোগ নির্ণয়

Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. Your waste material may be tested. This can be done with a stool culture.

চিকিৎসা

আপনার জন্য সেরা পরিকল্পনা সম্পর্কে আপনার ডাক্তারের সাথে কথা বলুন। চিকিত্সার বিকল্পগুলির মধ্যে রয়েছে:

Fluid Replacement and Monitoring

Most people will get better in 5-10 days. They rarely need a specific treatment. Avoid medicine that stops diarrhea. Drink plenty of water and fluids. Fluids through an IV line may be needed in cases of severe dehydration.

Treatment for Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)

HUS is a life-threatening condition. It occurs in some people with E. coli infection. HUS may need to be treated with blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Symptoms may include:

  • Pale complexion, tiredness, and irritability
  • Small, unexplained bruises, or bleeding from the nose or mouth—caused by problems in the body’s clotting mechanism

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If you are diagnosed with an E. coli infection, follow your doctor’s instructions .

প্রতিরোধ

To help prevent E. coli infection:

  • Cook all ground beef and hamburger thoroughly.
  • Avoid eating undercooked hamburger or other ground beef.
  • Keep raw meats separate from ready-to-eat foods.
  • Wash hands, counters, and utensils with hot soapy water after they are exposed to raw meat.
  • Drink only pasteurized milk, juice, and cider.
  • Wash fruits and vegetables under running water.
  • Drink municipal water that has been treated with a disinfectant.
  • Wash hands after bowel movements and after changing soiled diapers.
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