How is an E. coli infection diagnosed?

E. coli 0157:H7 infections are diagnosed by detecting bacteria in the stool. All persons with sudden diarrhea with blood should have their stool test for the bacterium.

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1. What is E. coli 0157:H7?
2. What happens when a person is infected with E. coli?
3. How does E. coli spread?
4. How is an E. coli infection diagnosed?
5. What kind of testing is done?
6. What is an outbreak?
7. How is an E. coli infection treated?
8. What steps can a person take to prevent an E. coli infection?