infections
Escherichia coli Infections
Diarrhea due toE. coliO157:H7
Many people with diarrhea due toE. coliO157:H7 need to be given fluids containing salts intravenously. This infection is not treated withloperamideor antibiotics. Antibiotics may make diarrhea worse and increase the risk of hemolytic-uremic syndrome. If hemolytic-uremic syndrome develops, people are admitted to an intensive care unit and may require Hemodialysis . 