Escherichia coli are very common bacteria known to cause diarrhea in humans and animals. All of the studies reviewed were somewhat similar because they were all trying to find treatments to help reduce Escherichia coli infections. The main difference in the studies was in the methods researchers used to treat Escherichia coli. Escherichia coli has been an interesting topic to research because of all the different strains that can cause more or less serious health problems. Finally, it is important to know the effects of Escherichia coli because it can be found in the foods that people eat and cause illness if