Escherichia coli Bacteria

HOW LONG UNTIL SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS APPEAR?

• Symptoms begin to appear within 3 to 4 days of contact

HOW LONG?

• Signs and symptoms can last up to a week

HOW DO YOU KNOW?

• You will show symptoms such as:
• Bloody Diharrea
• Stomach cramps
• Nausea

HOW LONG ARE YOU CONSIDERED CONTAGIOUS?

• Until the disease is eradicated from system

HOW IS IT SPREAD?

• Lakes
• Pools
• Contaminated water
• Fecal-oral
• Grain-fed livestock

HOW DO YOU PREVENT SPREADING IT?

• Wash your hands.