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Foodborne Diseases: E. coli

Internet URL

http://www.niaid.nih.gov/topics/ecoli/understanding/Pages/Prevention.aspx  

Sponsoring Agency

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

Description

Most E. coli-related illnesses have been associated with contaminated food or water, contact with an infected person, or contact with animals that carry the bacteria. Find out what you can do to protect yourself.

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Review Date

6/12/2012