Escherichia coli, usually called E. coli, refers to a large group of bacteria that is commonly found in the intestines of humans and animals. Most strains of E. coli are harmless; however, some strains, such as E. coli O157: H7, can make people sick, causing severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.Serious complications of an E. coli O157:H7 infection can include kidney failure.ost strains of E. coli are harmless; however, some strains, such as E. coli O157: H7, can make people sick, causing severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Serious complications of an E. coli O157:H7 infection can include kidney failure.
Anne Frank arrested 70 years ago today: Read her last diary extract. The celebrated young writer, recognised as a symbol of Jewish persecution during the war, was arrested on 4 August 1944.
Leslie Van Houten was 19 when she was arrested for two murders she committed as a member of Charles Manson's infamous Family cult. Now, after serving 46 years in prison, a panel has recommended her for parole. (Jenny Starrs/The Washington Post) The vicious killers that crawled out of Spahn Ranch in the summer of 1969 at Charles Mansonâs behest to kill innocent people didnât just terrify California, but the entire country.