Escherichia coli

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  1. 3. A type of bacteria such as E.coli that is able to survive/live and reproduce without oxygen.
  2. 7. Also known as a cylinder shape, which is the physical shape of E.coli.
  3. 9. This term describes the ability of E.coli to move on its own thanks to the flagella.
  4. 10. Where E.coli resides making it easy for it to travel to the urinary tract leading to urinary tract infections.
  5. 15. Family of E.coli
  6. 16. Hair-like structure that helps E.coli stick/attach to host tissues.
  7. 17. This type of E.coli infection is mainly seen in male patients and it is usually asymptomatic.
  8. 19. This group of people are more susceptible to the bad strain of E.coli EHEC, leading to acute kidney failure.
  9. 21. There are this many known E.coli strains.
  10. 23. Drinking this type of water is one of the main ways one can attract an E.coli infection.
  11. 24. Infection with a strain of E.coli that is known for producing an extremely harmful toxin that can sometimes lead to serious complications such as kidney failure and anemia.
  12. 27. Due to the resistance of fluoroquinolones this antibiotic is used as the first-line treatment in geographical areas with high rates of Campylobacter or where enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli is suspected.
  13. 29. Made using beneficial bacteria to ferment milk, however unwanted bacteria like E.coli can spoil it.
  14. 30. This component is part of the E.coli cell wall that will ultimately trigger immune responses.
  15. 31. An organism such as E.coli that usually consists of one biological cell.
  16. 33. This medium is used to grow E.coli colonies in laboratories.
  17. 34. Domain to which E.coli belongs.
  18. 35. E.coli usually resides in this part of the large intestine.
  19. 37. This strain of E.coli is mainly found in underdeveloped and developed countries.
  20. 41. One of the most common places where E.coli is found, found in animals and humans.
  21. 42. Bacteria that does not retain crystal violet stain used in Gram staining and appears a pink color under a microscope.
  22. 43. You should not take these types of medications to help with diarrhea, since it would slow down the body’s process of elimination of the infection.
  23. 44. Lesser-known strain of E.coli
  24. 46. Side effect resulting from chronic diarrhea due to E.coli infection.
  25. 47. Loose bowel movement known as the most common side effect of E.coli infection.
  26. 49. This antibiotic is used to treat acute cystitis caused by strains of E.coli.
  27. 50. Scientific name of E.coli.
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  1. 1. This antibiotic is usually used for treatment of diarrhea caused by E.coli in adults.
  2. 2. This condition involves the inflammation of the stomach and intestines due to E.coli infection.
  3. 4. Component of the flagella used in stereotyping E.coli strains.
  4. 5. Leaf vegetable known to be prone to E.coli infestation. Diabetes People who have this chronic disease are more at risk of getting an E.coli infection.
  5. 6. Tail look-a-like structure that helps E.coli move.
  6. 8. This strain of E.coli usually comes from eating undercooked meat
  7. 11. Another term used for fimbriae.
  8. 12. Can be related to vertigo, and is also one of the main symptoms associated with E.coli infection.
  9. 13. About 80-90% of these infections are caused by E.coli bacteria.
  10. 14. Lung infection that can also result from E.coli infection.
  11. 18. If you are suspected to have this type of E.coli infection then the use of antibiotics should not be part of the treatment options due to an increase in its production.
  12. 20. Example of a low-fiber food one should consume after you start to recover from the infection.
  13. 22. Pain around this area could be a sign that you are suffering from an urinary tract infection due to E.coli.
  14. 25. Time of year where E.coli infections happen the most in the United States.
  15. 26. Consuming foods high in this would worsen your symptoms during the infection.
  16. 28. This strain of E.coli is the type most responsible for traveler’s diarrhea.
  17. 32. This strain of E.coli is typically seen at day care centers and hospital nurseries
  18. 36. Habitat/host where E.coli lives and reproduces.
  19. 38. This strain of E.coli is known as Shiga toxin-producing E.coli.
  20. 39. Medications used to treat E.coli infection, especially in more severe cases.
  21. 40. Keeping proper usage of these practices are important for the prevention of E.coli infections.
  22. 45. If infection of E.coli worsens this side effect could occur.
  23. 48. Life threatening symptom that results from EHEC.