STEC, E. coli O157

E. coli

Common Presentation

Bloody diarrhea with minimal fever within 3-8 days

Commonly Implicated Sources and Seasonality

Unpasteurized milk, fresh produce, ground beef, petting zoos

Treatment Recommendations

Antibiotics and antimotility agents should be avoided. Antibiotics have no effect on duration or severity of symptoms and certain antibiotics may increase the risk for hemolytic-uremic syndrome.

Antibiotics (If Indicated)

Supportive care only