How is E. Coli bacteria transmitted?

Good question! So part of the reason this may not be clear is that E. coli represents a large and fairly diverse pool of bacteria. Generally, E. coli live in the intestines of animals, and so they are transmitted through feces. read more

Some E. coli bacteria are contagious while others are not, depending on the E. coli strain and/or the infection type. Some strains that cause gastrointestinal problems (enteropathogenic E. coli) can be transmitted person-to-person, usually by the oral/fecal route, and even indirectly by contaminated food or water. read more

Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick. Some kinds of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses. read more