bacteria that normally live in the intestines of humans and animals
spread
eating food containing the bacteria
incubation
usually 3 days, with a range of one to nine days
symptoms
mild diarrhea or no symptoms at all
communicability
not spread from person to person
prevention
Do not eat undercooked hamburger or other ground beef products. Cook all ground beef and hamburger thoroughly. Make sure the cooked meat is brown throughout (not pink) , and the juices run clear. Drink only pasteurized milk and milk products.
treatment
Most people recover without specific treatment in 5–10 days. Antibiotics should not be used.
