Which Escherichia coli strain can cause serious and fatal infections and is found in small numbers in healthy cattle's intestines?

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Enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC) strain, specifically O157:H7, can cause serious and fatal infections in humans and is found in small numbers in healthy cattle's intestines. Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) and enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC) can cause diarrhea but are not typically associated with serious illness or death. Pathogenic E. coli is a broad term that includes multiple strains with varying levels of virulence.

Which Escherichia Coli Strain Can Cause Serious and Fatal Infections