Is e coli contagious human to human?

Depends. There are many kinds of parasites. Most are not transmitted from person to person, but some are. 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

Though E. coli outbreaks are usually the result of widespread food contamination, the bacteria is contagious and can sometimes spread directly between people. How E. Coli Gets Passed Between People E. coli doesn't typically spread between people through coughing, kissing, or other normal, everyday interactions between friends and family. read more