Some common intestinal infections include E. coli and diverticulitis. Severe cases of E. coli can cause abdominal pain, vomiting and bloody diarrhea, states Mayo Clinic. Diverticulitis is an infection that occurs in people who have a condition called diverticulosis, where many small pockets form in the intestines, states WebMD.Continue Reading
The bodies of humans and animals naturally contain E. coli, and it lives in the intestines, states Mayo Clinic. However, some strains, such as E. coli O157:H7, cause severe effects. Most people are exposed to this strain through raw vegetables and undercooked ground beef.
Diverticulosis affects about 10 percent of people over age 50 and 20 percent of people over age 60, states WebMD. Extreme symptoms, such as the diverticulitis infection, affect about 20 percent of people with the condition. Diverticulitis causes alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation, cramps in the lower abdomen and chills and fevers.Learn more about Gastrointestinal Issues