<i>E. coli</i> bacteria (IMAGE) University of Bristol Caption E. coli bacteria, the most common cause of bloodstream and urinary tract infections and one organism that can carry the VIM enzyme. Credit Eilis Braggington and Yuiko Takebayashi Usage Restrictions The image is for single-use and should not be archived License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.