Answer:
E. coli is a bacteria not a parasite. It is not harmful to animals
Explanation:
Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria normally live in the intestines of people and animals. Most E. coli are harmless and actually are an important part of a healthy human intestinal tract. However, some E. coli are pathogenic, meaning they can cause illness, either diarrhea or illness outside of the intestinal tract. The types of E. coli that can cause diarrhea can be transmitted through contaminated water or food, or through contact with animals or persons.
it does not cause ill-
ness in animals, but the animals can
serve as carriers of the bacteria. These
bacteria can be found in cattle, sheep,
pigs, deer, dogs and poultry. Infected
animals, especially young ones, can
shed the bacteria in their feces. Cattle
are the main carriers.
