Enteroinvasive Escherichia coli infection

A condition of the gastrointestinal system, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli. This condition is characterised by acute and profuse diarrhoea (that may be haemorrhagic), fever, and abdominal cramps. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from ingestion of contaminated food or water. Confirmation is by identification of the Escherichia coli in a faecal sample.