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.
The first of these was an exercise book that contained Anne's diary entries from December 22, 1943 to April 17, 1944. The second was another exercise book that covered from April 17, 1944 until right before her arrest.