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E. coli

Symptoms

E. coli O157:H7 toxin can damage the lining of your intestines and cause other symptoms including

  • Nausea
  • Severe abdominal cramps
  • Watery or very bloody diarrhea
  • Fatigue

You might develop low-grade fever or vomiting. Symptoms, which usually begin from 2 to 5 days after you eat contaminated food or drink contaminated liquids, may last for 8 days. Most people recover completely from the disease.

 

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