1. E. Coli By: The Smarticles

2. What is E. Coli? E. Coli is a bacteria found in the large intestine of mammals. E. Coli can come out through the meat,milk,and excrement of cows and other mammals.

3. Symptoms Stomach Cramps (severe) Vomiting Fever Diarrhea Bloody Diarrhea Everyone had experienced stomach cramps,diarrhea,and vomiting.They rarely experienced bloody diarrhea and fever.

4. How do you get E. Coli? E. Coli is mostly found in ground beef and if not cooked thoroughly this bacteria can be spread when eaten. E. Coli is found in sources like food,water,animals,and people.

5. How do you prevent E. Coli? To prevent E. Coli milk needs to be pasteurized. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly. Vegetables need to be washed properly.

6. How do you cure E. Coli? There are no current medications that will cure or relieve the symptoms of E. Coli. You should drink many fluids to avoid dehydration. Do not take anti-diarrheal medications,this slows your digestive system down,preventing your body from getting rid of the toxins. E. Coli bacteria is easily killed with spices like garlic,clove,cinnamon,oregano,and sage.

7. To prevent E. Coli the town needs to….. Rearrange the fair so that the animals are not near the food. They also need to have hand sanitizing stations around the games, food, and animals, especially by the petting zoo. Milk needs to be pasteurized. Vegetables need to be washed properly. Meat needs to be cooked thoroughly.

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