Escherichia coli infections Select one: a. are often transmitted by fecal contaminated water and food. b. include EIEC that dest
roys gut mucosa. c. involve enterotoxin in traveler's diarrhea. d. are self-limiting with the only treatment being rehydration. e. All of the choices are correct.
a. are often transmitted by fecal contaminated water and food.
Explanation:
<em>Eschericia coli</em> belongs to a group of bacteria generally referred to as fecal coliforms because they are of fecal origin.
<em>Hence, their common mode of transmission is through fecal to oral routes such as fecal contaminated food, water and any other substance that passes through the mouth.</em>
<em>E. coli </em>infections can be treated using suitable antibiotics.
