Escherichia coli diagnosis and treatment methods.
Most types of the bacteria Escherichia coli (E.Coli) are harmless, although some strains cause severe symptoms.
Diagnostics
To diagnose illness caused by E. coli infection, your doctor sends a sample of your stool to a laboratory to test for the presence of E. coli bacteria.
Treatment
Most people with an infection need rest - patients should drink fluids and avoid dehydration or fatigue.
It is not recommended to take anti-diarrheal medicines, because these types of medicines cannot flush out toxins from the body.
It is not allowed to take antibiotics arbitrarily, because antibiotic therapy significantly increases the risk of developing serious complications and, at the same time, is ineffective in the process of fighting infection.
During the acute course of Escherichia coli, it is necessary to hospitalize the patient; In acute clinical cases, blood transfusion, intravenous fluids or dialysis are prescribed.
The main goal of the home treatment course for a mild infection is to prevent dehydration; Try to rest, conserve energy, drink fluids often, and avoid dairy products, fatty foods, and foods high in fiber.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/e-coli/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20372064
