After Cahokia Heights residents found E. coli in their drinking water, those in the metro-east may be wondering what exactly the bacteria is and what kind of illnesses it can cause.
E. coli is a group of bacteria that can cause infections in several parts of the body, including the gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract.
“Most of the time, it can live in your gut without hurting you,” the Cleveland Clinic’s website says. “But some strains can make you sick with watery diarrhea, vomiting and a fever.”…