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E coli
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E. coli

Diagnosis

Your health care provider can use lab tests to identify E. coli O157:H7 or Shiga toxin in your stool if you are infected. CDC recommends that any one who suddenly has diarrhea with blood get their stool tested for E. coli O157:H7.


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Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to E. coli on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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Understanding Foodborne Diseases

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Volunteer for Clinical Studies
Volunteer for NIAID-funded clinical studies related to E. coli on ClinicalTrials.gov.

See Also

Understanding Foodborne Diseases

Related Links

View a list of links for more information about E coli.