Causes And Risk Factors For E. Coli Infection

Contact With Infected Animals

Contact with infected animals can pass E. coli to humans as well. Warm-blooded animals like cows, goat, sheep, and deer are commonly affected. They are introduced to this bacteria by coming into contact with their own stool or that of other animals. It is an ordinary occurrence for certain animals to have contracted an E. coli infection and still look relatively healthy. Once they have contracted this infection, they may carry the bacteria on their fur, feathers, and even contaminate their living area making the other animals ill as well. After visiting petting zoos or farms, it is important to clean your hands as you may have unknowingly come into contact with the bacteria.