USA – STEC E.coli Outbreak

North Dakota Department of Health

The North Dakota Department of Health is investigating a possible cluster of shiga toxin – producing Escherichia coli (E. coli) (STEC) infections in eastern North Dakota. Three cases have been reported and all are less than 18 years of age and reported attending the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo. The fair was held July 7 through 12. One of the cases has been diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome, a severe complication of STEC infections.

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