Explanation:

• Escherichia coli, also known as E. coli, is a Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped, coliform bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms.
• E. coli infection is usually transmitted through consumption of contaminated water or food, such as undercooked meat products and raw milk.
• Symptoms: Include abdominal cramps and diarrhea, which may be bloody. Fever and vomiting may also occur.
• Most patients recover within 10 days, although in a few cases the disease may become life-threatening.