Spokane E. Coli Lawyers
E. coli
Escherichia coli bacteria (e. coli for short) are very common inhabitants of the human gut. Our native E. coli bacteria actually help us digest food. They also make vitamin K and prevent other harmful bacteria from getting a foothold in our intestines.
These bacteria are present in the intestines and feces of many mammals, also, and they can survive after being excreted into the environment. So-called "fecal-contaminated food," therefore, often tests positive for e. coli. If you eat an item that’s been contaminated by this food (such as an unwashed apple or an improperly prepared chicken cutlet), the exogenic (grown outside the body) e. coli can act as a pathogen and make you sick. Exogenous e. coli strains can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, infections to the urinary tract, peritonitis, and even pneumonia. If you are pregnant and you drink water contaminated with e. coli, your fetus can develop a condition known as neonatal meningitis, which can be quite serious.
While it is possible to recover from e. coli related foodborne infections without permanent health consequences, it’s imperative that any potentially infected individual see his or her physician right away for diagnosis and treatment.
The Seattle E. Coli lawyers at the Bernard Law Group (based in Washington state) can advise you about potential legal actions you can take against the entity or entities responsible for getting you sick with e. coli in the first place. To get fast, knowledgeable help now, dial 1-800-418-8282.
