E. Coli Vaccination: Vaccination Enterotoxigenic Exchericha Coli (ETEC)

Excherichia (Eschericha) coli is bacterium that normally lives in the intestines of human and other animals. Most types of Excherichia coli are harmless, except for five recognized classes of enterovirulent E. coli (EEC group) that cause gastroenteritis (Inflammation of the stomach and small and large intestines (stomach flu)) in humans. Among these are the enterotoxigenic Exchericha coli (ETEC) strains, produce toxins that stimulate the lining of the intestines (upon entering into the digestive system), causing secretion of excessive fluid (diarrhea). ETEC is transmitted by food (Such as unwashed produce including spinach (In 2006, United States E. coli outbreak linked to fresh spinach), lettuce or green onions) or water contaminated with animal or human feces. In many underdeveloped nations, improper hygiene or lack of proper clean water may not be available, breeding ground for enterovirulent E Coli leading to diarrheal disease among children, and traveler's diarrhea. Furthermore, ETEC attributed to cause fever, nausea with or without vomiting, chills, loss of appetite, headache, muscle aches, and bloating. The symptoms may become prevalent, within one to three days after exposure from ETEC.