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Escherichia coli (E. coli) a species of coliform bacteria of the family Enterobacteriaceae, normally present in the intestines and common in water, milk, and soil. E. coli is the most frequent cause of urinary tract infection and is a serious gram-negative pathogen in wounds. E. coli septicemia may rapidly result in shock and death through the action of an endotoxin released from the bacteria. See also enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli.
E. Coli Infections: Risks, Symptoms, and Treatments. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacterium commonly found in the gut of warm-blooded organisms. Most E. coli strains pose no harm to humans. However, there are six groups of E. coli known for their ability to cause human illness.