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UK- The Human Side of an E.coli Infection

Posted on May 26, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Peterborough Telegraph

A young Peterborough girl suffered acute kidney failure when she became a victim of an E.coli infection.

Eight-year-old Daisy Blakemore-Creedon, of St James’ Avenue, New England, underwent surgery and needed blood transfusion and dialysis after contracting a strain of the E.coli bacteria.

She was rushed to Peterborough City Hospital after being violently sick and suffering with bloody diarrhoea and fever.

Mum Hannah and dad Craig say their daughter spent four days in hospital and had seemed to get better.

She was released but no sooner had she left hospital when the sickness and stomach pains returned.

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USA – E.coli Outbreak Investigations Include Ice Tea

Posted on June 3, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Public health officials are investigating iced tea among other menu items at a Stephens County barbecue restaurant as the possible source of a major E. coli outbreak that has sickened as many as 18 people.

Eleven people have been confirmed to have E. coli infection, and seven others are probable cases, though their illness has not been confirmed by lab results, state officials say.

There have been no other infections reported since May 8.

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Research – Natural Gut Flora Protection Against E.coli O157

Posted on May 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Science Daily

A cocktail of non-pathogenic bacteria naturally occurring in the digestive tract of healthy humans can protect against a potentially lethal E. coli infection in animal models according to research presented today at the 113th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology. The research, conducted by scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, could have important implications for the prevention or even treatment of this disease.

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Ireland – E.coli in Creches

Posted on June 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Longford Leader

Four Longford children have been hospitalised after a recent outbreak of E.coli in two Co Longford creches.

 

Over the past six weeks there have been two outbreaks of verotoxin producing the E.coli infection in Co Longford, which predominantly affected young children. Four children who were hospitalised have since been discharged home. As a precautionary measure, two crèches were closed for a period of time but both have since re-opened.

It is understood the Department of Public Health carried out screening of all other children who attended the same crèches as the children affected. This is in accordance with the national guidelines on the management of these infections.

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