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E. coli infections are contagious between humans

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While most E. coli infections are acquired from environmental sources, contaminated food, or water, certain pathogenic strains can be transmitted between humans in close settings such as households.

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Prevention of secondary household transmission during Shiga toxin-producing<i>Escherichia coli</i>outbreaks

2016 · cited by 7

The study demonstrates secondary household transmission of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli among family members, highlighting person-to-person spread in outbreak settings.

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<i>Escherichia coli</i> O157:H7 and Its Effect on Human Health

2023 · cited by 3

The review notes that certain specialized virulent strains, such as E. coli O157:H7, possess the ability to spread easily from person to person.

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