What is E. coli infection?

Escherichia coli, or E. coli, are bacteria found in the environment, foods, and the gut of people and animals. However, some strains of E. coli may cause an infection, some symptoms include, diarrhea, cramping, nausea and vomiting.

How do members experience E. coli infection?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with E. coli infection*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for E. coli infection*

Who has E. coli infection on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 4
30s 6
40s 6
50s 15
60s 12
70+ 12

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 10
Female 44