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There are many forms of Escherichia coli. Many are harmless members of the gut microbiome, but others can cause serious ...

Higher rates of certain cancers in countries, such as the UK, may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria. Targeting these with treatments or vaccines could help reduce the risk of colorectal, ...

FILE - The sign outside a McDonald's restaurant is seen in Pittsburgh, June 25, 2019. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported three new cases of Escherichia coli, also known as E. coli ...

Some E. coli strains produce a toxin that can be deadly. Just before Thanksgiving, a multistate E. Coli outbreak in the U.S. linked to romaine lettuce was reported by the Centers for Disease Control ...

A closeup look at colibactin’s structure reveals chemical motifs that guide its mutation-wreaking “warheads” to specific stretches of DNA.

Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical contributor as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News.

E. coli is a bacterium found in both human and animal intestines, and while most strains are harmless, certain strains can cause infections that lead to a range of symptoms, especially in toddlers and ...

Four people fell ill with E. coli linked to a music festival held during the summer. Big Tribute Festival confirmed the cases after 5,000 people attended the event, held between Aberystwyth and Capel ...