escherichia coli infections

"E. coli bacteria are found in healthy bodies, but some forms can cause illness, paralysis, and even death. This book traces the history of this mutating menace, reviews efforts to contain outbreaks when they occur, and where medical science is in efforts to find treatments. There is a timeline on the discovery, treatment, and outbreaks of E. coli, and sidebars on a young dancer who was paralyzed by bacteria in her burger, and the dangers of kiddie pools"--Provided by the publisher.

Cardiac surgeon Dr. Kim Reggis, crazed that cost-cutting procedures at the hospital are keeping his daughter from getting the care he believes she needs to recover from E.coli bacterial poisoning, launches his own investigation into how and why the child got sick.

A doctor must battle with red tape and corruption in the medical community and the meat industry after his daughter is infected with E.coli.

A study of the E. coli bacteria that examines outbreaks, what it is, infectious diseases, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and other related topics.

Presents a study of the E. Coli bacteria, its history and method of infection, its treatment and prevention, and protecting people against bioterrorism involving the food supply.

Describes a dangerous new strain of E. coli, called O157:H7, which appeared in 1982, how it is spread via contaminated meat, milk, vegetables, water, or person to person, the symptoms of the disease, and the methods used to handle outbreaks.