Algorithmic escherichia coli bacteria incidence evaluation

Escherichia coli are bacteria found in the environment, foods, and intestines of people and animals. It belongs to a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most types of Escherichia coli are harmless and even help keep our digestive tract healthy, others can make one sick. Some types of Escherichia coli can cause diarrhea, pneumonia, breathing problems, and urinary tract infections. In fact, 75% to 95% of urinary tract infections are caused by this bacterium. Some versions of Escherichia coli are very harmful by making a toxin called Shiga. This toxin damages the lining of human intestine. One severe complication associated with Escherichia coli infection is hemolytic uremic syndrome which produces toxic substances that destroy red blood cells, causing kidney injury that can be life-threatening, especially for children and the elderly. It is the leading cause of acute kidney failure in children. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 5 to 10 percent of those who are infected develop hemolytic uremic syndrome. It can also cause life-threatening symptoms such as: adult kidney failure, fever, bleeding, confusion and seizures. Another Escherichia coli strain causes abdominal cramps, vomiting, and bloody diarrhea. Therefore, we specifically developed systematized algorithm for pictures of stained bacteria presented on slides with the possible focus on Escherichia coli bacteria presence and concentration as reflected in microscopic images. It is the attempt to determine the numerical equivalent of their manifestation.