how long does e. coli stay dormant inside a human?!
Question: How long does e. coli stay dormant inside a human?
I have to do a project on e. coli, and i was wondering the maximum time e. coli can stay dormant inside a human? thank you
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I've not heard that it's "dormant". In the lower GI tract (intestines), it's normally present but, because of the location, it doesn't cause problems. Elsewhere in the body, it's a pathogen. (an organism that causes problems).