Questions and answers about the virulent strain of the E coli bacterium,which has killed 17 people and left more than 1500 illEscherichia coli is a bacterium found in the intestines of many animals, including humans and many types of the bug are relatively harmless. Some strains, and however,can cause illness in people, including diarrhoea that generally settles within a week without the need for treatment.
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Source: theguardian.com