Microbiological Tests - Escherchia Coli Count

Escherichia coli (or E. coli for short) bacteria live in the intestines of generally healthy people and animals. Many of these are harmless, or at most cause diarrhea of ​​relatively short duration. However, some types cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting. Exposure to Escherichia coli bacteria is from contaminated water or food, especially raw vegetables and undercooked meat. Healthy adults usually recover from their infection within a week. Young children and the elderly are at greater risk for life-threatening kidney failure.

The most common way of contracting Escherichia coli infection is by eating contaminated food. For example, ground beef, unpasteurized milk and fresh products, especially spinach and lettuce are the leading ones.

Human and animal excrement can contaminate streams, rivers, lakes and water used to irrigate crops, ground and surface waters. Public water systems use chlorine, ultraviolet light or ozone to kill these bacteria, but despite this, some outbreaks have been linked to contaminated municipal water supplies.

In the test, analysis, measurement and evaluation studies carried out in our organization, national and international standards and applicable legal regulations are complied with and reliable and impartial results are obtained. These studies are based on the latest technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and modern methods. Among the numerous tests performed in this context, there are also microbiological tests - escherchia coli enumeration services.