Infectious Diseases
Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection
Serious
ICD-10: A04.3 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: खूनी दस्त · தமிழ்: இரத்த வயிற்றுப்போக்கு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರಕ್ತದ ಅತಿಸಾರ · తెలుగు: రక్తపు విరేచనాలు · বাংলা: রক্তাক্ত ডায়রিয়া · मराठी: रक्तयुक्त जुलाब · ગુજરાતી: લોહીવાળો ઝાડા
About this condition
This is a severe intestinal infection caused by E. coli bacteria producing toxins that damage the gut lining and blood vessels. It causes bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal cramps, and can lead to kidney failure in children and elderly. Medical attention is needed to prevent complications and maintain hydration.
Common symptoms
bloody diarrhea
severe stomach cramps
nausea
vomiting
fever
weakness
loss of appetite
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | खूनी दस्त · ई कोलाई संक्रमण · पेट में दर्द · खाद्य विषाक्तता |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இரத்த வயிற்றுப்போக்கு · ஈ.கோலை தொற்று · வயிற்று வலி · குடல் தொற்று |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ರಕ್ತದ ಅತಿಸಾರ · ಇ.ಕೋಲಿ ಸೋಂಕು · ಹೊಟ್ಟೆ ನೋವು · ಆಹಾರ ವಿಷ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రక్తపు విరేచనాలు · ఇ.కోలై ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ · కడుపు నొప్పి · ఆహార విషం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | রক্তাক্ত ডায়রিয়া · ই.কোলাই সংক্রমণ · পেট ব্যথা · খাদ্য বিষক্রিয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रक्तयुक्त जुलाब · ई.कोलाय संसर्ग · पोटदुखी · अन्न विषबाधा |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લોહીવાળો ઝાડા · ઈ.કોલાઈ ચેપ · પેટમાં દુખાવો · ખોરાક ઝેર |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection?
bloody diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, weakness.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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