Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria (IMAGE)

Salk Institute

Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria

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Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria, pictured here, is a common gut bacteria in both humans and animals. There are many different strains, some of which cause disease.

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