"Emerging E. coli Outbreak in NWA Sparks Hospitalizations"

An E. coli outbreak in Northwest Arkansas has led to hospitalizations, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. Students and staff at the University of Arkansas have been warned about the Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infection. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, fever, bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and signs of dehydration. The source of the outbreak is unknown, and people in the area are advised to practice proper hygiene, cook meats thoroughly, wash fruits and vegetables, and avoid raw milk and unpasteurized products.