Escherichia Coli, causes and remedies

Escherichia Coli, causes and remedies

Escherichia coli is a host bacterium in the bacterial flora and is generally harmless. Some Gram-negative bacilli and therefore some strains of Escherichia Coli are the cause of numerous diseases, especially infections of the urinary tract, and digestive tract, diarrhea.

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Escherichia Coli is a bacterium that lives in the intestine, more precisely in the colon and belongs to the group of Gram-negative bacilli.

  • Infections of Escherichia Coli
  • Causes of E. coli infections
  • Remedies for Escherichia Coli

Escherichia Coli is an aerobic commensal microorganism, which means that it is naturally present and does not cause any damage in itself, host in the bacterial flora, it has a rod shape. It feeds on glucose and lactose and participates in the production of Vitamin K.

Some Gram-negative bacilli and therefore some strains of Escherichia Coli are the cause of numerous diseases, especially infections of the urinary tract , and digestive tract, diarrhea . 

The pathogenic strains are mainly enterotoxigenic Escherichia Coli (ETEC), enteroinvasive Escherichia Coli (EIEC), Enteropathogenic Escherichia Coli (EPEC), Enteroadherent Escherichia Coli (EAEC), verotoxin producing Escherichia Coli (VTEC ), enterohemorrhagic Escherichia Coli (EHEC). Often some of these acronyms are encountered when reading the result of a diagnostic culture test .  

Infections of Escherichia Coli

Coli The most common infections affecting Escherichia Colo are:

  • gastroenteritis : inflammation of the gastric mucosa, small and large intestines, and the symptoms are nausea , vomiting and diarrhea. The so -called traveler’s diarrhea is contracted when in exotic countries one comes into contact with contaminated water and food.
  • cystitis : bladder infection with possible spasms, urgency to urinate, heartburn.
  • prostatitis : inflammation of the prostate with pain and swelling, the need to urinate frequently and urgently.
  • pneumonia : infection of the alveoli and surrounding tissues, which can also be bacterial in nature, affecting Escherichia coli.
  • foot infection of diabetics : with lacerations that find fertile ground in areas not properly sprayed due to poor circulation.

Causes of E. coli infection

The causes of Escherichia Coli infection are of various kinds: they can be contracted through contaminated food , contaminated water , infected animals .

  • Consumption of contaminated, undercooked beef;
  • Unpasteurized milk;
  • Ready-made foods such as salads, washed poorly, or with contaminated water;
  • Pool water not properly disinfected with chlorine
  • Incorrect hygiene rules.

Remedies for Escherichia Coli

E.Coli infections are usually treated with specific antibiotics for the bacterium, after performing diagnostic culture tests, such as urine culture.

It is possible to combine natural remedies to speed up remission times, especially if the infection involves the urinary tract and the gastrointestinal tract.

Grapefruit Seed Extract Grapefruit seeds
possess antibiotic – like virtues and are able to fight bacteria such as Helicobacter pylori and Escherichia Coli . Thanks to the presence of polyphenols such as naringenin and limonoids, they are able to carry out an antimicrobial action, and in case of cystitis they disinfect the urinary tract. It is advisable to take them away from other remedies or drugs, as they could limit the effectiveness of the latter.

Probiotics
Strengthening the intestinal flora with good bacteria is essential and this can be done with the integration of probiotics . Those in spores are preferred, which can reach the intestine intact and eviscerate a conspicuous load of bacilli. In this way, the immune system is also stimulated with the right nourishment of the Microbiota.

D-Mannose
It is a simple sugar particularly suitable in case of infections by coliform bacteria. D-Mannose is able to interfere with the microbial adhesion to the bladder mucosa, in this way it is possible to counteract the colonization by Escherichia Coli and speed up the remission times .Uva ursina
The bearberry has diuretic, disinfectant and astringent properties. Thanks to the presence of arbutin, it exerts an antibacterial action, attributable to its metabolites that release hydroquinone capable of counteracting Escherichia coli, if in alkaline pH. For this reason, prolonged use over time is not recommended, as the correct acid / base balance is essential for the health of the urinary tract.

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