Escherichia coli enteritis history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Serge Korjian M.D., Yazan Daaboul, M.D.

Overview

Symptoms of E. coli enteritis include diarrhea (either watery or bloody), nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, bloating, and nausea with or without fever. Less common symptoms may be related to complications of E. coli enteritis, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, and may include spontaneous bruising, oliguria/anuria, and painless gross hematuria.

History and Symptoms

History

History-taking for patients with E. coli enteritis is generally remarkable for the following findings:

  • Recent ingestion of uncooked or poorly handled vegetables or meat
  • Enterohemorrhagic E. coli O157:H7 is commonly associated with ingestion of ground beef (e.g. in hamburgers) or alfalfa sprouts
  • Recent drinking from untreated water (e.g. stream or well)
  • Recent travel
  • Enterotoxicogenic E. coli is the most common cause of travel diarrhea

Symptoms

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of E. coli enteritis include:

  • Sudden-onset, mild/severe diarrhea that may either be watery or bloody
  • Watery (non-inflammatory): ETEC, EPEC, EAEC, DAEC. Of note, EIEC may cause watery diarrhea, but it is classically associated with bloody diarrhea.
  • Bloody (inflammatory): EHEC, EIEC. Of note, EPEC and EAEC may cause bloody diarrhea, but they are classically associated with watery diarrhea.
  • Fever
  • Abdominal bloating
  • Anorexia
  • Diffuse, cramping abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Less Common Symptoms

  • Less common symptoms of E. coli enteritis are related to the development of complications, such as hemolytic uremic syndrome. Symptoms include:
  • Spontaneous bruising
  • Painless gross hematuria
  • Oliguria/anuria

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