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ShareEscherichia coli, usually abbreviated to E.
coli, is one of the main species of bacteria that live in the lower intestines of warm-blooded animals, including birds and mammals.
They are necessary for the proper digestion of food and are part of the intestinal flora.
Its presence in groundwater is a common indicator of fecal contamination.
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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