Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli commonly abbreviated E. coli) is a Gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Escherichia that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms (endotherms). Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some serotypes can cause serious food poisoning in their hosts, and are occasionally responsible for product recalls due to food contamination. The harmless strains are part of the normal flora of the gut, and can benefit their hosts by producing vitamin K2, and preventing colonization of the intestine with pathogenic bacteria.

Full: Escherichia coli
Japanese: E Cori
Type: Bacteria

Manga Notes:
Bacteria of the large intestine. Please avoid using your hands, even if there is no toilet paper. (Ch 11)