How E. coli Triggers Gastroenteritis

Bacterial gastroenteritis is a gut infection that can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting. It often begins after people ingest contaminated food or water. Pathogenic Escherichia coli strains are a frequent cause.

Some E. coli strains make disease by producing Shiga toxin. These are cal...

Bacterial gastroenteritis is the inflammation of the stomach and intestines that causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and vomiting.

The infection usually occurs through the consumption of contaminated food, particularly undercooked meat, unpasteurized dairy, raw vegetables, or contaminated water.

One common cause of infection is pathog...