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Difference Between E. Coli and Klebsiella

Vineet Nanda
Updated on 10-Apr-2023 14:33:19

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E. coli and Klebsiella are two common bacteria that can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals. Although they share some similarities, there are several significant differences between these two types of bacteria. What is E. Coli? Escherichia coli is a rod-shaped bacterium of the genus Escherichia, family Enterobacteriaceae. It is facultatively anaerobic, chemoheterotrophic, Gram-negative, nonsporulating species. It is part of the normal microbiota of the lower intestine commonly occurs in the gut of endotherm species. The length of E. coli is about 2.0 μm, its diameter is 0.25–1.0 μm. Most ... Read More

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