MEDICINE
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Question
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eating burned food
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drinking bottled water
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eating undercooked beef
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eating undercooked vegetables
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Detailed explanation-1: -Eating undercooked meat can spread the bacteria, even though the meat looks and smells normal. E. coli can also live on cows’ udders. It may get into milk that is not pasteurized.
Detailed explanation-2: -coli O157 infection go on to develop a serious condition called haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS). This can sometimes lead to kidney failure and death, although this is rare. The risk of HUS is highest in children aged under 5 years.
Detailed explanation-3: -When cattle are slaughtered and processed, E. coli bacteria in their intestines can get on the meat. Ground beef combines meat from many different animals, increasing the risk of contamination. Unpasteurized milk. E. coli bacteria on a cow’s udder or on milking equipment can get into raw milk.
Detailed explanation-4: -E. coli is present in the intestines and feces of many healthy animals including cattle, goats, sheep, deer and elk. During the butchering process, E. coli sometimes gets onto the surface of the meat.