Description : A highly infectious bacterium, Escherichia albertii, recently found in broiler chicken meat in Bangladesh, is closely related to E. coli but more dangerous. It has caused severe gastrointestinal illness, kidney problems, and foodborne outbreaks in Japan affecting over 100 people. E. albertii also contributes to antibiotic resistance, with a 94% chance of reducing the effectiveness of at least one antibiotic, posing significant health risks. Chittagong, Bangladesh.