escherichia coli

"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.

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

Traces the history of E. coli, explaining how the bacteria has been used to better understand how genes work and served as the foundation of the biotechnology industry.

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.