Download or read book E. Coli Infections written by Luis Rodrigo and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-09-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gram-negative Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria are the most numerous commensal aerobic germs located in the human colon. Diarrhea caused by E. coli pathogenic strains is a major cause of death in developing countries, especially the sub-Saharan and South Asian areas. Some strains cause diarrhea, and all of them may produce an infectious disease. This book includes ten chapters covering the main aspects of infections related to E. coli, their pathogenic mechanisms, treatments, and resistance to diverse antibiotics.