This chapter contains sections titled:

• Introduction

• Description of the Organism

• Pathotypes of E. Coli and Clinical Features of Infections

• Laboratory Methods for Isolation and Detection of Pathogenic E. Coli

• Antibiotic Resistance

• Management of E. Coli Infection

• Introduction

• Description of the Organism

• Classification

• Pathogenesis

• Epidemiology

• Clinical Features

• Laboratory Diagnosis

• Management of Infection

• Infection Control

• References