Due to the fact that everything in nature is in a close relationship, humans and microorganisms are also in constant contact with each other. Some bacteria are even permanent inhabitants of our body, but this does not mean at all that they cause harm.
E. coli E. coli, for example, is located in the intestine and is actively involved in digestion. But it all depends on the localization of microorganisms and their number.
The benefits and harms of E. coli
Escherichia coli is a rod-shaped bacterium that lives in the normal microflora of the gastrointestinal tract. Its benefits are significant for humans, since it, as an inhabitant of the large intestine, inhibits the development of many harmful microorganisms. In addition, it promotes the absorption of vitamins. But the problem is that there are quite a few varieties of E. coli, most of which are pathogenic. For example, the detection of escherichia coli in a smear is a rather sad fact, since the urethra is not the habitat of this microorganism. Escherichia coli in a smear can be detected by testing almost immediately after infection.
E. coli infection
Along with the fact that this type of microorganism is a permanent inhabitant of the human intestine, it is also found in animals, in particular pigs. Since E. coli is a fairly resistant microorganism, it can be found in feces, meat, and soil. E coli in the urine can drain into running water, from where it can enter vegetables, fruits, and drinking water. This type of microorganism multiplies well in foods, so you should be extremely careful.
What is the risk of infection with the pathogenic species of escherichia coli?
Intestinal diseases resulting from infection with E. coli are called Escherichiosis (diarrhea, dysbiosis, colienteritis and others). Each type of pathogenic microorganism is characterized by a specific infectious dose. More often
all infectious children, people with weakened immunity and the elderly. In all these population groups, infection can manifest itself in different ways, but often the symptoms resemble intoxication. The hardest children are infected until six months. Sometimes escherichia coli in a smear can be detected without an early manifestation of symptoms.
Precautionary measures
If escherichia coli is found in a smear, treatment should be started immediately, since this type of infection can be treated quite complicatedly and for a long time and can cause the development of more serious diseases of the genital tract and gastrointestinal tract. The treatment is carried out with antibiotics or bacteriophages, but it is best, of course, to try to prevent infection by pathogenic microorganisms. In this case, first of all, you need to follow all the necessary hygiene rules, wash raw vegetables and fruits before eating, and cook meat and its processed products for at least 15 minutes. This, of course, does not guarantee that you will not become infected, but at least at times reduces the risk. Also check with your doctor systematically.