In the world of microorganisms, coliform is a very common and significant bacteria. It is widely found in the intestines of humans and animals and has complex implications for our health.
First, the basic characteristic of coliform, known as “Eshiella Eshiella” (Echella Eichilella) and geranella (Geranella vagina). Its cytological form is a short rod with two ends of a blunt circle, and in some cases, due to different circumstances, individual fungus also appear to be near or long filamental. The large number of coliforms exists alone or in pairs, usually not in long chain shape. Most bacterium bacterium strains have amphibians or microfilm structures, but do not form sprouts. Most strains also have bacterial hairs, some of which have host-specific properties that can help colicoccus bind to host and other tissues or cells. In terms of physiological properties, coliform is a combination of anaerobic bacteria, which means that it can survive in aerobic and anaerobic environments. Its metabolic type is hexazophrenia, and it can use a variety of organic substances as a source of nutrition, such as glucose, protein, fat, etc. Under the right conditions, the bacterium bacterium is growing at a very rapid rate, in a dichotomy, which allows it to increase rapidly in a short period of time.
II. The distribution and living environment of coliform is extremely widespread in nature. As a normal habitat in the human and animal intestinal tract, shortly after the birth of the baby, coliform enters the intestinal tract with breast-feeding and with life. In human and animal faeces, there is a large amount of coliform, which, when introduced into the environment, can contaminate soil, water sources, etc. and allow for its wide spread in the environment. In addition, coliform is detected in some food products, especially vegetables, fruits, meat, dairy products, etc., which are not adequately cleaned or processed. The ability to survive in a variety of environments is closely related to its adaptability to the environment. It is suitable for growth at temperatures around 37°C, low alkaline, wet. The intestinal environment in the human body provides suitable conditions for the survival of coliform, which is rich in nutrients, appropriate temperature and acid alkalinity, and allows for large-scale reproduction. In the outside environment, coliform is also able to survive for some time with the right nutrients and moisture. For example, in humid soils, water and food, coliforms can reproduce quickly, but in dry environments their survival is limited.
iii. The beneficial effects of coliform are, under normal conditions, beneficial for human and animal health. First, coliform is able to participate in the food digestion process. It can contribute to the digestion and absorption of humans by decomposed substances, such as dietary fibres, into small molecules that are more easily absorbed. Second, coliform is able to synthesize vitamins, such as vitamins B and K, which are essential to human health and are essential nutrients for normal physiology. In addition, coliform can serve as a defence against the growth of other harmful bacteria. By competing for nutrients and living space, it limits the reproduction of other harmful bacteria and maintains the balance of intestinal microorganisms.
IV. Mechanisms and hazards of coliformity, however, may cause disease when human immunity is reduced, intestinal strains are disturbed or affected by other adverse factors. Infected coliform is mainly harmful to humans through the production of toxins, invasive enteric mucous membranes, etc. For example, intestinal entropy releases intestinal toxins during growth and reproduction, irritating intestinal mucous membranes, leading to symptoms such as diarrhoea and vomiting in humans. Invasive coliform is capable of directly intruding into, and reproducing in, intestinal mucous cells, resulting in inflammatory reactions to the intestines and colons. There is a wide variety of diseases caused by coliform infections. In the gastrointestinal tract, diseases such as gastrointestinalitis and diarrhoea are common. Patients may suffer from abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and, in serious cases, complications such as dehydration and electrolytic disorders. Out of the intestinal tract, colibella can also cause diseases such as urinary tract infections, peritonealitis, neonatal meningitis and sepsis. Among them, urinary tract infections are the more common intestinal infections caused by coliform, especially among older persons, children, pregnant women and vulnerable groups.
v. Tests and treatment of coliform have been developed by scientists to detect contamination of food, water and so on. Of these, the most common method is to detect the bacterial formation and identification of coliform. For example, the inclusion of Ichromium blue in the culture base, which is deep purple and luminous with metal, is a simple and effective method of detecting coliform. In terms of prevention and treatment, maintaining good hygiene and eating habits is key to preventing coli infection. Hand-washing is done before meals, avoiding the consumption of uncleaned or cooked food, the non-drinking of raw water and the separate treatment of raw food. For the food processing and catering sector, it is also important to strengthen health management and to ensure that the production, processing, storage and transport of food products comply with health standards. In terms of treatment, in the event of infection with coliform, treatment should be provided in a timely manner and appropriate antibiotics should be selected. However, due to the ease with which coliform is produced to produce antibiotic resistant genes, some strains may be resistant to certain antibiotics, which poses some treatment challenges. In short, coliform is a bacteria that is both beneficial and harmful. We should properly recognize coliform and fully utilize its beneficial effects, while at the same time taking effective measures to prevent and control its pathogenicity in order to safeguard our health.
