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How harmful is coliform bacteria to the body system?

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There are a limited number of coliform bacteria that are harmful to humans, generally certain pathogenic strains that originate in non-human species and are ingested by humans through the fecal-oral route (usually through contaminated food or water). read more

Most coliform bacteria do not cause disease. However, some rare strains of E. coli, particularly the strain 0157:H7, can cause serious illness. read more

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